| Editor |
Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943 |
| Editor |
Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949 |
| Title |
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Sir Walter Scott: Quentin Durward. Rob Roy. Talisman -- Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley: Frankenstein -- Sir Philip Sidney: Arcadia -- Tobias Smollet: Roderick Random. Peregrine Pickle -- Mme. de Staël: Corinne -- Stendhal (Henri Beyle): Chartreuse of Parma -- Laurence Sterne: Tristram Shandy -- Harriet Beecher Stowe: Uncle Tom's Cabin -- Eugène Sue: Mysteries of Paris -- Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's Travels -- William Makepeace Thackeray: Newcomes. Virginians. Vanity Fair -- Count Lyof N. Tolstoy: Anna Karenina -- Anthony Trollope: The Warden. Barchester Towers -- Ivan Turgenev: Fathers and Sons. A Nest of Nobles. Smoke -- Jules Verne: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea -- Horace Walpole: Castle of Otranto -- Émile Zola: Drink.
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| Credits |
Produced by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction" by Arthur Mee and J. A. Hammerton is a collection of critical summaries and analyses of classic works of fiction, compiled likely during the early 20th century. This volume features notable authors such as Sir Walter Scott, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, and Émile Zola, among others, showcasing a range of influential literary pieces that span over several centuries. The content intricately discusses the themes, characters, and cultural significance of these iconic works, likely aiming to provide an accessible gateway for readers seeking to explore or deepen their understanding of classic literature. The opening of the volume begins with an introduction to Sir Walter Scott's "Quentin Durward," a historical novel set against the backdrop of 15th-century France. It follows the journey of Quentin, a young Scottish archer who arrives at the court of King Louis XI. in search of his uncle. The initial chapters set the tone for a narrative filled with intrigue, political maneuvering, and romance, while introducing characters such as the brave Quentin, his uncle Ludovic Lesly, and the beautiful Countess Isabelle. The plot unfolds as Quentin navigates the court's treacherous waters while becoming embroiled in royal favor and potential peril, hinting at the adventures and conflicts that will shape his destiny and those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11659 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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