The Best of the World's Classics (All 10 Volumes)
Enriched edition. Complete Edition – The Chronicle of World Literature (Prose Works)By Henry Cabot Lodge
Length70h 48m
About this audiobook
Henry Cabot Lodge's monumental work 'The Best of the World's Classics' is a comprehensive collection spanning over 10 volumes that showcases some of the finest literature from around the world. With selections ranging from ancient Greek poetry to modern American essays, this collection provides readers with a diverse and enriching literary experience. Lodge's editorial choices highlight both well-known masterpieces and lesser-known gems, making this collection a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. His careful curation and insightful commentary offer readers a deeper appreciation for the literary heritage of various cultures. The collection is presented in Lodge's elegant and accessible prose, making it a pleasure to read and explore. Lodge's own background as a respected statesman and historian undoubtedly influenced his passion for compiling such a far-reaching and impactful anthology. 'The Best of the World's Classics' is a must-read for anyone interested in broadening their literary horizons and delving into the timeless works of world literature.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length70 hrs 48 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Best of the World's Classics (All 10 Volumes)
26RICHARD DE BURY
2Introduction
27SIR JOHN MANDEVILLE
3Historical Context
28JOHN WYCLIF
4Synopsis (Selection)
29GEOFFREY CHAUCER
5HERODOTUS
30WILLIAM CAXTON
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6THUCYDIDES
31SIR THOMAS MALORY
7XENOPHON
32SIR THOMAS MORE
8PLATO
33JOHN KNOX
9ARISTOTLE
34ROGER ASCHAM
10POLYBIUS
35JOHN FOXE
11PLUTARCH
36SIR WALTER RALEIGH
12EPICTETUS
37FRANCIS BACON
13LUCIAN
38SHAKESPEARE
14CATO, THE CENSOR
39BEN JONSON
15CICERO
40IZAAK WALTON
16JULIUS CÆSAR
41JAMES HOWELL
17SALLUST
42SIR THOMAS BROWNE
18LIVY
43JOHN MILTON
19SENECA
44LORD CLARENDON
20PLINY THE ELDER
45THOMAS FULLER
21QUINTILIAN
46JEREMY TAYLOR
22TACITUS
47ABRAHAM COWLEY
23PLINY THE YOUNGER
48GEORGE FOX
24SUETONIUS
49JOHN BUNYAN
25MARCUS AURELIUS
50JOHN DRYDEN
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