Library Of The World's Best Literature, Ancient And Modern, Volume 08

Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 08

by Various

This volume, part of a comprehensive 45-volume set, delves into literary works spanning diverse periods and cultures. It features selections from renowned authors like John Calvin and Miguel de Cervantes, offering a rich tapestry of poetry, short stories, and excerpts from larger works. Each chapter is prefaced with an insightful essay that provides context and background information about the author or subject. The collection aims to provide accessible introductions to major literary figures and themes while also serving as a valuable reference source.

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

This, That, and the Other  Cover image

This, That, and the Other by Hilaire Belloc

“When Fame comes upon a man well before death then must he most particularly beware of it, for is it then most dangerous. Neither must he, having achi...

Mother Nature (Dickinson) Cover image

Mother Nature (Dickinson) by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson's "Mother Nature" is a poignant exploration of the natural world and its connection to human existence. Known for her unconventional...

Socialism: Utopian and Scientific Cover image

Socialism: Utopian and Scientific by Friedrich Engels

Socialism: Utopian and Scientific is a short book first published in 1880 by German-born socialist Friedrich Engels. The work was primarily extracted...

Biographia Literaria Cover image

Biographia Literaria by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Biographia Literaria, meaning "Literary Biography" in Latin, is a work by Samuel Taylor Coleridge that defies easy categorization. It blends elements...

Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor Vol 1 Cover image

Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor Vol 1 by Various

This volume is a compilation of witty and humorous writings by renowned American authors, including Mark Twain, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Benjamin Frankl...

Ontario Readers: Fourth Book Cover image

Ontario Readers: Fourth Book by Various

'Ontario Readers: Fourth Book by Various' is a 1909 English textbook published by the Ministry of Education of Ontario for fourth-grade students. It s...

Make Way for Liberty Cover image

Make Way for Liberty by Various

This collection of poems explores the themes of war, sacrifice, and the pursuit of liberty. It features works by renowned poets of their era, who use...

Gayly Sound the Castanet Cover image

Gayly Sound the Castanet by Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore's "Gayly Sound the Castanet" is a vibrant and lyrical poem that captures the festive atmosphere of a Maltese celebration. It uses vivid i...

Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol 2 , No. 17, February, 1921 Cover image

Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol 2 , No. 17, February, 1921 by W. H. Fawcett

'Captain Billy's Whiz Bang' was a popular American magazine known for its humorous content. Each issue, published bi-weekly, featured jokes, quips, an...

Birds and All Nature, Vol. VI, No 2, September 1899 Cover image

Birds and All Nature, Vol. VI, No 2, September 1899 by Various

This volume of "Birds and All Nature" from September 1899 showcases a collection of short poems and detailed descriptions of various bird species, ani...

Reviews for Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 08

No reviews posted or approved, yet...