The World's Greatest Books, Vol. 1

By John Alexander Hammerton and Various

Book Overview

The World's Greatest Books Volume 1 is a collection of classic literature curated by J.A. Mee and Arthur B. Spingarn. The book includes works from various genres such as novels, plays, and poems, written by renowned authors from different parts of the world. The collection features works from ancient times to the 19th century, including works by William Shakespeare, Homer, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens. The book is divided into sections based on the genre, and each work is introduced with a brief summary and background information about the author. The World's Greatest Books Volume 1 is an excellent resource for literature enthusiasts and students alike, providing a comprehensive overview of some of the most significant works of literature in human history.In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a compendium of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once accessible to every one and still faithful to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419188852
• ISBN13: 9781419188855
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.6" x 9.2"