'Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 17' Summary

This volume is the 17th in a comprehensive collection of world literature from various eras and cultures. It focuses on authors from the 19th century, specifically those with last names ranging from Greeley to Hawthorne. It covers a broad spectrum of literary styles and topics, offering a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the time. The collection presents a mixture of poetry, short stories, letters, and excerpts from longer works, each accompanied by a concise introduction providing background information about the author or subject. It includes works by notable figures like Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, as well as lesser-known authors, offering a diverse and insightful exploration of American and European literature during a period of significant social and intellectual change.