( newly updated TOC ) The Harvard Universal Classics, originally known as Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf, is a 51-volume anthology of classic works from world literature, compiled and edited by Harvard University president Charles W. Eliot and first published in 1909. Eliot had stated in speeches that the elements of a liberal education could be obtained by spending 15 minutes a day reading from a collection of books that could fit on a five-foot shelf. (Originally he had said a three-foot sh...

Discover the ultimate collection of classic literature with "The Complete Harvard Classics 2023 Edition". This edition includes all 71 volumes of "The Five Foot Shelf" and "The Shelf of Fiction", featuring timeless masterpieces such as "The Arabian Nights", "Paradise Lost", "Hamlet", and much more. Each volume has been carefully selected to offer an unforgettable reading experience. Additionally, this edition is presented in an easy-to-navigate format that allows you to easily browse the l...

Sir Thomas Browne was a 17th century author who wrote on a wide variety of subjects including medicine, religion, science and the esoteric. He is best known for his work entitled "Religio Medici", or "The Religion of a Doctor", which is Browne's own spiritual testament and an early example of a psychological self-portrait.Published in 1643, shortly after the author had qualified himself to practice medicine, "Religio Medici" became a best-seller throughout the European continent an...

The seventeenth century writer Sir Thomas Browne was an English polymath and author of varied works, revealing his wide learning in diverse fields, including science and medicine, religion and the esoteric. His most famous work is ‘Religio Medici’, a journal principally concerning the mysteries of God, nature and man, which he described as “a private exercise directed to myself.” It was an immediate success and was soon circulated widely in Europe. Noted for his melancholia tone, Browne’s ...

In "Notes and Letters on the Natural History of Norfolk," Sir Thomas Browne embarks on a meticulous exploration of the natural world, blending empirical observation with a rich philosophical inquiry. Written in the 17th century, this work reflects the burgeoning interest in natural history during the Enlightenment era, characterized by a distinctive prose style that marries scientific observation with lyrical eloquence. Browne'Äôs observations encompass a diverse array of flora and fauna n...

The Religio Medici is the apologia of a learned physician who was proud to be a Christian and a member of the Church of England as established by Elizabeth I. He recognized that under Henry VIII the Church in England had been the catholic Church in schism, whereas the Elizabethan Establishment was regarded as heretical by Rome. Yet hew rote courteously about the Pope. Unlike many seventeenth-century Protestants he never described St Peter's successor as 'Balschazar', 'the Man of Sin,' or '...

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...

An essential classic from legendary author, Sir Thomas Browne.

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names:- The Divine Comedy [Dante Alighieri]- Emma [Jane Austen]- Persuasion [Jane Austen]- Pride and Prejudice [Jane Austen]- Father Goriot [Honoré de Balzac]- Jane Eyre [Charlotte Brontë]- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall [Anne Brontë]- Wuthering Heights [Emily Brontë]- The Way of All Flesh [Samuel Butler]- Don Quixote [Miguel de Cervantes]...

Thomas Browne's Religio Medici is a landmark work in the history of English literature and spiritual reflection, blending personal devotion, philosophy, and natural observation into a deeply contemplative narrative. First published in 1643, this remarkable text offers a unique insight into the mind of a 17th-century physician grappling with faith, reason, and the mysteries of existence. In Religio Medici, Browne presents an intimate exploration of his own religious beliefs, moral reflectio...

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 'Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Anthology' is a monumental tapestry of world literature and thought, encompassing a vast array of themes such as reason, imagination, history, philosophy, and science. This anthology brings together an eclectic mix of styles from the poetic musings of Homer and Virgil to the philosophical inquiries of Plato and Descartes, alongside the stirring rhetoric of historical orators like Cicero. It captures a wide range of human experience across epochs, r...