The Greatest British Classics - Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Charlotte Brontë, William Shakespeare, John Milton, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jane Austen, William Makepeace Thackeray, P. B. Shelley, Mary Shelley, John Keats, Emily Brontë, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Von Arnim, D. H. Lawrence, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, Joseph Conrad, Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, Frances Hodgson Burnett, George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith, H.G. Wells, Wilkie Collins, G. K. Chesterton, E. M. Forster, T. S. Eliot, James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, W. B. Yeats, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Kenneth Grahame, George MacDonald & James Matthew Barrie

The Greatest British Classics

By Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Charlotte Brontë, William Shakespeare, John Milton, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jane Austen, William Makepeace Thackeray, P. B. Shelley, Mary Shelley, John Keats, Emily Brontë, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Von Arnim, D. H. Lawrence, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, Joseph Conrad, Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, Frances Hodgson Burnett, George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith, H.G. Wells, Wilkie Collins, G. K. Chesterton, E. M. Forster, T. S. Eliot, James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, W. B. Yeats, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Kenneth Grahame, George MacDonald & James Matthew Barrie

  • Release Date: 2018-12-21
  • Genre: Classics

Description

'The Greatest British Classics' is a masterful anthology that brings together a diverse array of seminal works from some of the most influential British authors across centuries. This collection spans a broad spectrum of literary styles, from the dramatic plays of William Shakespeare to the gothic novels of Bram Stoker and Ann Ward Radcliffe, and the pioneering science fiction of H.G. Wells. The anthology not only showcases the varied literary movements that these works stem from but also captures epochal themes like human resilience, social reform, and the exploration of personal identity. Standout pieces include introspective novels, poignant poems, and innovative narratives that have collectively shaped the canon of British literature. This collection is penned by a veritable who's who of British literature: Dickens' keen eye for social commentary, the Brontë sisters' profound exploration of human emotions, and Jane Austen's incisive irony. Each author's background contributes uniquely to the overarching theme of human and societal narratives, providing a panoramic view of British history, culture, and literary evolution. Their works are seminal in various literary movements, from Romanticism to Modernism, enriching the reader's comprehension of each era's distinct voices. 'The Greatest British Classics' is a quintessential collection for aficionados of British literature, educators, and students alike. It opens a door to the transformative power of literature that has shaped, and been shaped by, centuries of British culture and thought. Readers are encouraged to delve into this collection, driven by its educational value and its breadth of perspectives. Engaging with these classic texts, one discovers a rich dialogue between history and narrative artistry, making this anthology an invaluable addition to any literary collection.