Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 08 is a collection of literature that spans across different time periods and genres. From ancient texts to modern works, this anthology provides readers with a diverse range of writing styles and themes.

The beauty of this collection lies in its ability to transport readers to different worlds and time periods through the power of storytelling. Whether it's a classic play by Shakespeare or a thought-provoking essay by a contemporary author, each piece in this anthology offers a unique perspective on the human experience.

One of the standout features of this collection is the inclusion of lesser-known works that may have been overlooked by mainstream audiences. By showcasing these hidden gems, the editors have created a well-rounded selection of literature that is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers.

Overall, Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 08 is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. With its diverse range of works and engaging writing styles, this anthology is sure to provide hours of reading enjoyment for literature lovers everywhere.

Book Description:
The Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, is a work of enormous proportions. Setting out with the simple goal of offering "American households a mass of good reading", the editors drew from literature of all times and all kinds what they considered the best pieces of human writing, and compiled an ambitious collection of 45 volumes . Besides the selection and translation of a huge number of poems, letters, short stories and sections of books, the collection offers, before each chapter, a short essay about the author or subject in question. In many cases, chapters contemplate not one author, but certain groups of works, organized by nationality, subject or period; there is, thus, a chapter on Accadian-Babylonian literature, one on the Holy Grail, and one on Chansons, for example.

The result is a collection that holds the interest, for the variety of subjects and forms, but also as a means of first contact with such famous and important authors that many people have heard of, but never read, such as Abelard, Dante or Lord Byron. According to the editor Charles Dudley Warner, this collection "is not a library of reference only, but a library to be read."

This eigth volume contains chapters from "John Calvin" to "Cervantes". Summary by Leni