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Title: Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 09
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 09" by Warner et al. is a collection of literary excerpts, biographies, and critical essays compiled in the late 19th century. This volume features a diverse array of selected works, including poetry and prose from notable authors such as Adelbert von Chamisso, William Ellery Channing, and François René Auguste Châteaubriand, among others. The compilation aims to present significant literary contributions from both ancient and modern times, highlighting key themes, styles, and the evolution of thought throughout history. The opening of this volume introduces readers to a range of writers and their notable works, starting with a biography of Adelbert von Chamisso, who is celebrated for his fantastical story "Peter Schlemihl." This theme continues as the contents outline various essays and excerpts, including William Ellery Channing's reflections on the "Passion for Power" and "Spiritual Freedom," as well as translations of classical texts. The opening reveals the intricate tapestry of literary heritage being surveyed, preparing readers for a deep exploration of humanity’s cultural and philosophical reflections found in selected works from a multitude of eras. Overall, this collection serves as a testament to the richness and diversity of world literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Editor: Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900
Editor: Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916
Editor: Runkle, Lucia Isabella Gilbert, 1844-
Editor: Warner, George H., 1833-1919
EBook No.: 34224
Published: Nov 6, 2010
Downloads: 1191
Language: English
Subject: Literature -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 09
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 09" by Warner et al. is a collection of literary excerpts, biographies, and critical essays compiled in the late 19th century. This volume features a diverse array of selected works, including poetry and prose from notable authors such as Adelbert von Chamisso, William Ellery Channing, and François René Auguste Châteaubriand, among others. The compilation aims to present significant literary contributions from both ancient and modern times, highlighting key themes, styles, and the evolution of thought throughout history. The opening of this volume introduces readers to a range of writers and their notable works, starting with a biography of Adelbert von Chamisso, who is celebrated for his fantastical story "Peter Schlemihl." This theme continues as the contents outline various essays and excerpts, including William Ellery Channing's reflections on the "Passion for Power" and "Spiritual Freedom," as well as translations of classical texts. The opening reveals the intricate tapestry of literary heritage being surveyed, preparing readers for a deep exploration of humanity’s cultural and philosophical reflections found in selected works from a multitude of eras. Overall, this collection serves as a testament to the richness and diversity of world literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Editor: Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900
Editor: Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916
Editor: Runkle, Lucia Isabella Gilbert, 1844-
Editor: Warner, George H., 1833-1919
EBook No.: 34224
Published: Nov 6, 2010
Downloads: 1191
Language: English
Subject: Literature -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.