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Classics of Literature — page 7

292 public-domain classics of literature books, summarised. Page 7 of 7.

The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VIII (of X) - Continental Europe II

Unknown

A vast, panoramic journey through European thought and narrative showcases how centuries of diverse writers tackled statecraft, morality, and artistic creation.

Classics of Literature6 min read

The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 2

Sadi

A wandering sage gathers a lifetime of travel and quiet reflection into a tapestry of moral tales, sharp aphorisms, and verse.

Classics of Literature6 min read

The Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I

Desiderius Erasmus

Wit cuts through dogma faster than anger, turning the everyday conversations of sixteenth-century Europe into a quiet revolution of common sense.

Classics of Literature7 min read

The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan, Including the Shield of Hercules: Translated into English rhyme and blank verse

Hesiod

Labor and order shape survival under fickle gods.

Classics of Literature6 min read