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Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 6

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Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 6 is a comprehensive collection of works from a diverse range of authors, showcasing the beauty and power of literature across different time periods and cultures. The anthology is thoughtfully curated to provide readers with a broad sampling of writing styles and genres, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

One of the standout aspects of this volume is the inclusion of both ancient and modern works, allowing readers to explore the evolution of literature over time. From classic Greek myths to contemporary short stories, there is a wealth of material to explore and appreciate.

The editorial team has done an excellent job of selecting pieces that are both engaging and thought-provoking, making this anthology a valuable resource for readers looking to expand their literary horizons. Whether you are a seasoned reader or new to the world of literature, Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 6 is sure to delight and inspire. Highly recommended for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of world literature.

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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 (with a 46th being an index-guide). 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 sixth volume contains chapters from "Brantôme" to "Bulwer-Lytton".


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