This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. Contents: Compiled and Edited by Charles W. Eliot LL D in 1909, the Harvard C...

The Aeneid is a Latin epic poem written by Virgil in the 1st century BC (between 29 and 19 BC) that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. It is written in dactylic hexameter. The first six of the poem's twelve books tell the story of Aeneas' wanderings from Troy to Italy, and the poem's second half treats the Trojans' ultimately victorious war upon the Latins, under whose name Aeneas and his Trojan followers are des...

The Metamorphoses by the Roman poet Ovid is a narrative poem in fifteen books that describes the creation and history of the world. Completed in 8 AD, it has remained one of the most popular works of mythology, being the Classical work best known to medieval writers and thus having a great deal of influence on medieval poetry. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.TABLE OF CONTENTS:BOOK THE FIRST The Creation of the World The Golden Age The Silver Age The Brazen Age The Iron Age ...

Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes encompasses an extensive array of literary works, stretching across centuries and diverse cultures. From the foundational philosophies of ancient Greeks like Plato and Euripides to Renaissance masterpieces by Dante and Shakespeare, and the Enlightenment's transformative ideas from thinkers like Immanuel Kant and Voltaire, this anthology captures the evolution of human thought and expression. The collection offers a thematic tapestry that i...

The Complete Harvard Classics gathers fifty-one volumes of Western writing into an ambitious portable canon, spanning epic, tragedy, philosophy, political theory, devotional prose, scientific inquiry, history, fiction, and essay. Ancient dialogues and dramas stand beside Renaissance humanism, Enlightenment argument, Romantic lyricism, Victorian criticism, and foundational scientific writing. Its range—from fable, chronicle, and travel narrative to speeches, experiments, and imaginative lit...

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted collection of Dr. Eliot: The Harvard Classics: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton, Browne V. 4: Poems by John Milton V. 5: R. W. Emerson V. 6: Poems by Robert Burns V. 7: St Augustine & Thomas á Kempis V. 8: Nine Greek Dramas V. 9: Cicero and Pliny V. 10: The Wealth of Nations V. 11: The Origin of Species V. 12: Plutarch's Lives V. 13: Æneid V. 14: Don Quixote V. 15: Bun...

This collection of poems by John Dryden includes his best works. The depth of ideas and uniqueness of the writer is present in each piece of poetry. These works have maintained their popularity through five centuries and are still one of the most influential verses. Enchanting!

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction. Content: The Harvard Classics: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton, Browne V. 4: John Milton V. 5: R. W. Emerson V. 6: Robert Burn...

The Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Collection offers an unparalleled exploration of the foundational texts that have shaped Western thought, literature, and science. This anthology encompasses a breathtaking array of genres and styles, ranging from the drama of Shakespeare and Sophocles to the philosophical treatises of Plato and Kant, and the insightful essays of Montaigne and Emerson. The collection is celebrated not only for its diversity but also for standout compilations that we...

All for Love or, the World Well Lost, is a heroic drama by John Dryden written in 1677. Today, it is Dryden's best-known and most performed play. It is a tragedy written in blank verse and is an attempt on Dryden's part to reinvigorate serious drama. It is an acknowledged imitation of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, and focuses on the last hours of the lives of its hero and heroine.

The 'Harvard Classics: All 71 Volumes' anthologizes a staggering breadth of literature, philosophy, and scientific thought, offering readers an unparalleled gateway into the intellectual legacies spanning millennia. Within this colossal collection, the themes of human endeavor, moral inquiry, and artistic expression pervade through various works, from the epics of Homer and Virgil to the intricate philosophies of Plato and Descartes. Each volume stands as a testament to humanity's quest fo...

The 'Harvard Classics: All 71 Volumes' collection represents the pinnacle of literary anthologies, traversing the broad and rich landscape of human thought and creativity. Spanning various genres and styles, the compilation captures the profound diversities of intellectual discourse and artistic expression from antiquity to the nineteenth century. Among its highlights, readers will encounter philosophical treatises alongside poignant narratives, as timeless lyricism intermingles with scien...