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Warner, Charles Dudley
1829
1900
Mabie, Hamilton Wright
1846
1916
Mabie, Hamilton W. (Hamilton Wright)
Runkle, Lucia Isabella Gilbert
1844
Warner, George H.
1833
1919
Warner, G. H. (George H.)
Warner, George Henry
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 03
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"Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 03" by Charles Dudley Warner is a comprehensive collection of literary excerpts from various classical and modern authors, compiled in the late 19th century. The volume features a wide range of writings that include novels, plays, and philosophical reflections, showcasing the diversity of literary styles and themes. This anthology aims to present the finest examples of world literature, allowing readers to explore significant contributions from different eras and cultures. The beginning of this volume lists notable authors and their works, including pieces from Berthold Auerbach, Émile Augier, and Jane Austen, among others. It serves as an introduction to the various selections that follow, such as Auerbach's "The First False Step" and Austen's reflections on marriage in "Pride and Prejudice." Additionally, the opening presents the editorial team alongside the advisory council's academic credentials, emphasizing the carefully curated nature of the anthology. The selections promise a rich exploration of human experience, from the trials of love and societal expectations to philosophical inquiries into morality and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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