The World's Greatest Books - Volume 02 - Fiction

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943

Contributor:

Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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.

Credits:

Produced by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-01-01