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The Worlds Best Literature Ancient & Modern Vol. 18

The Worlds Best Literature Ancient & Modern Vol. 18

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 Dive into the Library of the Worlds Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, a monumental collection designed to provide American households with a treasure trove of exceptional reading. This series, carefully curated by editors who sought to showcase the finest works across all ages and genres, spans an impressive 45 volumes (plus a comprehensive index-guide). Each chapter not only features a selection of poems, letters, short stories, and excerpts but also includes insightful essays on the authors and subjects covered. The chapters often explore themes that connect multiple authors, organized by nationality, topic, or era—such as Accadian-Babylonian literature, the Holy Grail, and Chansons. This collection captivates readers with its rich variety and serves as a gateway to renowned literary figures like Abelard, Dante, and Lord Byron. According to editor Charles Dudley Warner, this is not just a library of reference, but a library to be read. Volume 18 journeys from Hawthorne to Holberg. - Summary by LeniCopyright Fiction Classics Arte Mondiale Storia e critica della letteratura
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  • 040 - Selected excerpts by Thomas Hobbes

    040 - Selected excerpts by Thomas Hobbes
    Feb 27 2026
    Dive into the Library of the Worlds Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, a monumental collection designed to provide American households with a treasure trove of exceptional reading. This series, carefully curated by editors who sought to showcase the finest works across all ages and genres, spans an impressive 45 volumes (plus a comprehensive index-guide). Each chapter not only features a selection of poems, letters, short stories, and excerpts but also includes insightful essays on the authors and subjects covered. The chapters often explore themes that connect multiple authors, organized by nationality, topic, or era—such as Accadian-Babylonian literature, the Holy Grail, and Chansons. This collection captivates readers with its rich variety and serves as a gateway to renowned literary figures like Abelard, Dante, and Lord Byron. According to editor Charles Dudley Warner, this is not just a library of reference, but a library to be read. Volume 18 journeys from Hawthorne to Holberg. - Summary by Leni
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    23 min
  • 040 - Selected excerpts by Thomas Hobbes

    040 - Selected excerpts by Thomas Hobbes
    Feb 27 2026
    Dive into the Library of the Worlds Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, a monumental collection designed to provide American households with a treasure trove of exceptional reading. This series, carefully curated by editors who sought to showcase the finest works across all ages and genres, spans an impressive 45 volumes (plus a comprehensive index-guide). Each chapter not only features a selection of poems, letters, short stories, and excerpts but also includes insightful essays on the authors and subjects covered. The chapters often explore themes that connect multiple authors, organized by nationality, topic, or era—such as Accadian-Babylonian literature, the Holy Grail, and Chansons. This collection captivates readers with its rich variety and serves as a gateway to renowned literary figures like Abelard, Dante, and Lord Byron. According to editor Charles Dudley Warner, this is not just a library of reference, but a library to be read. Volume 18 journeys from Hawthorne to Holberg. - Summary by Leni
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    23 min
  • 039 - Selected excerpts from History of the United States by Richard Hildreth

    039 - Selected excerpts from History of the United States by Richard Hildreth
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into the Library of the Worlds Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, a monumental collection designed to provide American households with a treasure trove of exceptional reading. This series, carefully curated by editors who sought to showcase the finest works across all ages and genres, spans an impressive 45 volumes (plus a comprehensive index-guide). Each chapter not only features a selection of poems, letters, short stories, and excerpts but also includes insightful essays on the authors and subjects covered. The chapters often explore themes that connect multiple authors, organized by nationality, topic, or era—such as Accadian-Babylonian literature, the Holy Grail, and Chansons. This collection captivates readers with its rich variety and serves as a gateway to renowned literary figures like Abelard, Dante, and Lord Byron. According to editor Charles Dudley Warner, this is not just a library of reference, but a library to be read. Volume 18 journeys from Hawthorne to Holberg. - Summary by Leni
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    31 min
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