The World's Greatest Books — Volume 02 — Fiction by Arthur Mee and J. A. Hammerton

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Editor Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943
Editor Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949
Title The World's Greatest Books — Volume 02 — Fiction
Note Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents George Borrow: Lavengro. Romany Rye -- M. E. Braddon: Lady Audley's secret -- Edward Bradley: Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green -- Charlotte Brontë: Jane Eyre. Shirley. Villette -- Emily Brontë: Wuthering Heights -- Robert Buchanan: Shadow of the sword -- John Bunyan: Holy war. Pilgrim's progress -- Fanny Burney: Evelina -- William Carleton: The black prophet -- Lewis Carroll: Alice's adventures in wonderland -- Cervantes: Don Quixote -- Adalbert von Chamisso: Peter Schlemihl, the shadowless man -- François René de Chateaubriand: Atala -- Charles Victor Cherbuliez: Samuel Brohl & Co. -- Wilkie Collins: No name. The woman in white -- Hugh Conway: Called back -- Fenimore Cooper: Last of the Mohicans -- Mrs. Craik: John Halifax, gentleman -- George Croly: Salathiel, or tarry thou till I come -- Richard Henry Dana: Two years before the mast.
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Summary "The World's Greatest Books — Volume 02 — Fiction" by Arthur Mee and J. A. Hammerton is a collection of significant fiction works, assembled in the early 20th century. This compilation brings together celebrated novels and stories from a variety of authors, such as Charlotte Brontë and George Borrow, showcasing their unique storytelling styles and character development. The collection is designed for readers interested in classic literature and diverse narrative styles, offering insights into the thoughts and experiences of characters from different backgrounds and eras. The opening portion of the compilation provides a brief overview of two notable authors from the included works. It introduces George Borrow and his semi-autobiographical novel "Lavengro," which captures his adventures and interactions with Romany people, blending reflections on language and culture. Following this, the text highlights Mary Elizabeth Braddon, the author of "Lady Audley's Secret," detailing her rise to prominence through her engaging narratives filled with character studies and dramatic twists. This introduction sets the stage for the exploration of themes such as identity, social norms, and personal struggles that resonate throughout the included literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10643
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Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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