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The Harvard Fiction Classics in 20 Volumes (Complete Collection)

The Harvard Fiction Classics in 20 Volumes represents a monumental collection encapsulating the profound shifts and stylistic developments in Western literature from the 18th to the early 20th century. Featuring a diverse array of seminal works by English, American, French, German, Russian, Spanish, and Scandinavian authors, this anthology showcases not only the evolutionary trajectory of narrative form but also the thematic richness exploring human condition, societal norms, and psychological complexity. The collection includes masterpieces that trace the lineage from romanticism to realism and the emergence of modernist sensibilities, offering readers a panoramic view of literary genius through varied narrative voices and techniques. The authors represented in this collection—such as Tolstoy, Austen, Dickens, and Maupassant—are titans of literary history, each bringing their unique cultural and philosophical insights. This cross-cultural assemblage highlights significant movements like the Enlightenment, Romanticism, the Victorian era, and the Russian Golden Age, converging in a tapestry that depicts the diverse human experiences and societal evolutions. Their collective works not only reflect personal narratives but also respond to the larger shifts in social and moral landscapes across Europe and America through their era-defining stories. 'The Harvard Fiction Classics in 20 Volumes' provides an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the thoughts and words of some of the greatest writers in history. This collection is indispensable for students and lovers of literature seeking to comprehend the breadth of narrative innovation and the depth of philosophical inquiry that characterizes the included periods. Each volume invites readers to a unique exploration of life's myriad facets, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of the art of storytelling across different cultures and epochs.


Authors:

  • Henry James
  • George Eliot
  • Henry Fielding
  • Laurence Sterne
  • Jane Austen
  • Walter Scott
  • William Makepeace Thackeray
  • Charles Dickens
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Washington Irving
  • Edgar Allan Poe
  • Francis Bret Harte
  • Mark Twain
  • Edward Everett Hale
  • Victor Hugo
  • Honoré Balzac
  • George Sand
  • Alfred de Musset
  • Alphonse Daudet
  • Guy de Maupassant
  • Johann Wolfgang Goethe
  • Gottfried Keller
  • Theodor Storm
  • Theodor Fontane
  • Leo Tolstoy
  • Fyodor Dostoevsky
  • Ivan Turgenev
  • Juan Valera
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
  • Alexander L. Kielland

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  • E-book

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  • 7186 pages

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English

Categories:

  • Classics and poetry
  • Classics

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