Originally curated by Harvard President Charles W. Eliot as a complete liberal education in fifty volumes, the Harvard Classics gathers philosophy, science, literature, and history into a single indispensable library. Plato's dialogues and Marcus Aurelius's meditations sit alongside Dante's Divine Comedy, Francis Bacon's essays, Charles Darwin's scientific writing, and Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, tracing the foundations of Western thought from ancient Greece to the modern age. Homer...

Contents: Compiled and Edited by Charles W. Eliot LL D in 1909, the Harvard Classics is a 51-volume Anthology of classic literature from throughout the history of western civilization. The set is sometimes called "Eliot's Five-Foot Shelf." This e-book is all 51 volumes, the equivalent of over 20,000 printed pages in one e-book. It is fully searchable with a completely linked table of contents. + - All 20 volumes of the 'Harvard Classics Shelf Of Fiction' Each volume is also available separ...

"The Imitation of Christ" is structured as a series of short chapters or meditations that address various aspects of the Christian journey and the pursuit of spiritual perfection. The book emphasizes the importance of humility, self-discipline, detachment from worldly desires, and a close relationship with Christ through prayer and contemplation.The text encourages readers to imitate the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing inner transformation and the cultivation of virtues. It...

The Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Collection offers an unparalleled exploration of the foundational texts that have shaped Western thought, literature, and science. This anthology encompasses a breathtaking array of genres and styles, ranging from the drama of Shakespeare and Sophocles to the philosophical treatises of Plato and Kant, and the insightful essays of Montaigne and Emerson. The collection is celebrated not only for its diversity but also for standout compilations that we...

The way to happiness and peace - As a pastor I see so many people who are miserable. They are depressed, filled with worry and have so little joy in their lives. This book speaks specifically to those problems.In a nutshell this book says that we are miserable because we are trying to find joy in other people and in other things and everything out there will fail us and let us down. The only thing that provides true happiness, peace and contentment is God.The Imitation of C...

The 'Christian Collection: Scripture, History, Theology, Spirituality and Fiction' offers a profound exploration into the diverse interpretations and expressions of Christian thought across ages. This anthology uniquely combines theological treatises, historical narratives, spiritual meditations, and fictional works, presenting a broad spectrum of literary styles from the allegorical to the doctrinal. The anthology highlights significant pieces that exemplify the evolution and depth of Chr...

The treatise "Of the Imitation of Christ" appears to have been originally written in Latin early in the fifteenth century. Its exact date and its authorship are still a matter of debate. Manuscripts of the Latin version survive in considerable numbers all over Western Europe, and they, with the vast list of translations and of printed editions, testify to its almost unparalleled popularity. One scribe attributes it to St. Bernard of Clairvaux; but the fact that it contains a quotation from...

The Essential Works of Christianity gathers a sweeping library of Christian thought, devotion, controversy, and imagination, tracing the faith's intellectual and literary presence from late antiquity to the modern age. Its range is unusually broad: patristic theology, medieval mysticism, Reformation polemic, devotional counsel, epic poetry, allegory, historical fiction, philosophical critique, and practical spirituality all stand together. The volume's significance lies in this breadth, wh...

The Complete Harvard Classics gathers fifty-one volumes of Western writing into an ambitious portable canon, spanning epic, tragedy, philosophy, political theory, devotional prose, scientific inquiry, history, fiction, and essay. Ancient dialogues and dramas stand beside Renaissance humanism, Enlightenment argument, Romantic lyricism, Victorian criticism, and foundational scientific writing. Its range—from fable, chronicle, and travel narrative to speeches, experiments, and imaginative lit...

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted collection of Dr. Eliot: The Harvard Classics: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton, Browne V. 4: Poems by John Milton V. 5: R. W. Emerson V. 6: Poems by Robert Burns V. 7: St Augustine & Thomas á Kempis V. 8: Nine Greek Dramas V. 9: Cicero and Pliny V. 10: The Wealth of Nations V. 11: The Origin of Species V. 12: Plutarch's Lives V. 13: Æneid V. 14: Don Quixote V. 15: Bun...

Perhaps the most widely read devotional work next to the Bible, this book was first composed in Latin ca.1418-1427. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the Devotio Moderna movement, of which Kempis was a member.No book other than the Bible has been translated into more languages.The text is composed of four books which provide detailed spiritual instructions: "Helpful Counsels of the Spiritual Life", "Directives for the Interior Life", "On Interior Conso...

The Catholic Church bases its faith on the Holy Scriptures and Holy Tradition. Catholic dogma is presented in the Nicene Creed is detailed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Their canonical law is systematic and set out in the Code of Canon Law.The present book features 10 of the most famous works by outstanding Catholic writers, saints, hagiographers, and Doctors of the Church.Saint Aquinas Thomas The Summa Theologica: Complete EditionSt. Francis De Sales An Int...