In the "Historical Romances – Boxed Set," a tapestry of eras, cultures, and passions unfolds across time, crafted by some of the finest literary minds. This anthology compiles a diverse selection of tales that explore human relationships within the framework of historical contexts, spanning from the charming refinement of Jane Austen's society to the moral complexities of Tolstoy's Russia. From the restrained romances depicted by the Brontë sisters' Gothic imagination to the meticulous realism of Henry James, each story is immersed in its era, showcasing styles ranging from the epistolary delicacies of Samuel Richardson to the vivid narratives of Alexandre Dumas. This collection not only complements its historical backgrounds with rich, character-driven plots but also highlights the emotional intricacies that define timeless love stories. The anthology gathers an array of voices from pioneering female authors like Mary Wollstonecraft and Maria Edgeworth, whose works often challenge prevailing gender norms, to prolific novelists like F. Scott Fitzgerald, who captures the decadent interwar years. Amidst illustrious names such as Guy de Maupassant and Thomas Hardy, the collection traces the evolution of romantic literature and its intersections with pivotal movements such as Romanticism and Realism. This convergence of talents, drawn from varied cultural and social perspectives, provides an enriched understanding of the shifting paradigms of love and relationships through historical lenses. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a plethora of narrative styles, from the satirical bite of Fanny Burney to the philosophical inquiries of Catharine Trotter Cockburn. By engaging with "Historical Romances – Boxed Set," readers will not only gain insight into the historical settings these stories meticulously portray but also partake in the enduring dialogue between history and fiction. The collection stands as an indispensable resource for both seasoned lovers of classical literature and newcomers eager to explore complex emotional landscapes through diverse storytelling, offering a unique educational experience steered by a cooperative tapestry of renowned voices.
Historical Romances – Boxed Set : 70 Novels in One Edition: Love Through the Ages – From Ancient Egypt to the Roaring 30s
Authors:
- Charlotte Brontë
- Anne Brontë
- Emily Brontë
- Henry James
- Samuel Richardson
- Jane Austen
- Guy de Maupassant
- Thomas Hardy
- Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
- Edith Wharton
- Maria Edgeworth
- Henry Fielding
- Anthony Trollope
- Alexandre Dumas
- Mary Wollstonecraft
- Louis Hémon
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- William Makepeace Thackeray
- Grace Livingston Hill
- Gilbert Parker
- Fanny Fern
- Georg Ebers
- Fanny Burney
- Mary Hays
- Robert Williams Buchanan
- Mary Angela Dickens
- A. E. W. W Mason
- Madame La Fayette
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
- D. K. Broster
- Sabine Baring-Gould
- Eliza Haywood
- Leo Tolstoy
- Catharine Trotter Cockburn
- Lady Sydney Morgan
- Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
- Olifant
- María Ruiz de Burton
- Lady Charlotte Bury
- Philip Meadows Taylor
Format:
Duration:
- 18673 pages
Language:
English
Categories:
- 653 books
Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sister authors. Her novels are considered masterpieces of English literature – the most famous of which is Jane Eyre.
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Anne Brontë
Anne Brontë (1820–1849) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novels Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.
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Emily Brontë
Emily Brontë (1818–1848) was an English novelist and poet, best remembered for her only novel, Wuthering Heights. The novel’s violence and passion shocked the Victorian public and led to the belief that it was written by a man. Although Emily died young (at the age of 30), her sole complete work is now considered a masterpiece of English literature.
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Henry James
Henry James (1843–1916) was an American writer, highly regarded as one of the key proponents of literary realism, as well as for his contributions to literary criticism. His writing centres on the clash and overlap between Europe and America, and is regarded as his most notable work.
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Jane Austen
Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels—Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion—which observe and critique the British gentry of the late eighteenth century. Her mastery of wit, irony, and social commentary made her a beloved and acclaimed author in her lifetime, a distinction she still enjoys today around the world.
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Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy was born in 1840 in Dorchester, Dorset. He enrolled as a student in King’s College, London, but never felt at ease there, seeing himself as socially inferior. This preoccupation with society, particularly the declining rural society, featured heavily in Hardy’s novels, with many of his stories set in the fictional county of Wessex. Since his death in 1928, Hardy has been recognised as a significant poet, influencing The Movement poets in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was an American novelist—the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for her novel The Age of Innocence in 1921—as well as a short story writer, playwright, designer, reporter, and poet. Her other works include Ethan Frome, The House of Mirth, and Roman Fever and Other Stories. Born into one of New York’s elite families, she drew upon her knowledge of upper-class aristocracy to realistically portray the lives and morals of the Gilded Age.
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Alexandre Dumas
Alexander Dumas (1802–1870), author of more than ninety plays and many novels, was well known in Parisian society and was a contemporary of Victor Hugo. After the success of The Count of Monte Cristo, Dumas dumped his entire fortune into his own Chateau de Monte Cristo-and was then forced to flee to Belgium to escape his creditors. He died penniless but optimistic.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and biographer. His work centres on his New England home and often features moral allegories with Puritan inspiration, with themes revolving around inherent good and evil. His fiction works are considered part of the Romantic movement and, more specifically, Dark romanticism.
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Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy grew up in Russia, raised by a elderly aunt and educated by French tutors while studying at Kazen University before giving up on his education and volunteering for military duty. When writing his greatest works, War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Tolstoy drew upon his diaries for material. At eighty-two, while away from home, he suffered from declining health and died in Astapovo, Riazan in 1910.
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