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Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
| Editor |
Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916 |
| Editor |
Runkle, Lucia Isabella Gilbert, 1844- |
| Editor |
Warner, George H., 1833-1919 |
| Title |
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 04
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 04" by Warner et al. is a collection of literary works spanning various genres and time periods, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This volume serves as an anthology, bringing together notable excerpts and essays written by distinguished authors, including historical narratives, poetry, and prose pieces that reflect on significant cultural and literary contributions. At the start of this volume, the emphasis is placed on historical figures and events, such as the dramatic recount of General James Wolfe’s landing on the Plains of Abraham, which led to a pivotal battle during the French and Indian War. The text vividly illustrates the preparations and the fateful confrontation with the French forces led by Montcalm. Alongside this historical narrative, the volume introduces various authors such as the Banims, highlighting their contributions to Irish literature through stories that resonate with themes of identity and cultural struggle, thus setting a tone for a rich exploration of literature and historical reflection throughout the collection. (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 |
Literature -- Collections
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13220 |
| Release Date |
Aug 19, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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