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...

The Complete Harvard Anthology of the Greatest Works of World Literature epitomizes the expansive vista of immense thought and varied narrative styles spanning millennia and continents. This monumental collection assembles the seminal works of venerable authors like Homer and Virgil, to modern intellectuals like John Stuart Mill and Charles Darwin, encompassing an array of genres from epic poetry to philosophical essays and revolutionary treatises. Notable for its comprehensive representat...

In "The Journal of John Woolman," readers are invited into the introspective world of an 18th-century Quaker abolitionist. The book is a poignant and reflective exploration of Woolman's spiritual journey and his ethical concerns regarding slavery, consumerism, and social justice. Written in a style that blends personal narrative with theological musings, Woolman's journal stands out within the literary context of Enlightenment thought, demonstrating a unique amalgamation of personal convic...

Contents: 1. His Autobiography, by Benjamin Franklin 2. The Journal of John Woolman, by John Woolman (1774 and subsequent editions) 3. Fruits of Solitude, by William Penn Also available: The Complete Harvard Classics Collection (51 Volumes + The Harvard Classic Shelf Of Fiction) 50 Masterpieces You Have To Read Before You Die

The 'Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Anthology' stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of intellectual, philosophical, and literary thought spanning centuries and continents. With a vast array of genres from drama to philosophy, poetry to essays, the collection encapsulates the brilliance of humankind's enduring quest for knowledge and understanding. It seamlessly blends the works of timeless authors such as Shakespeare, Plato, and Darwin, ensuring a diverse literary experience. T...

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...

The Harvard Classics Shelf presents an unparalleled literary voyage that spans centuries and continents, uniting the canonical giants of Western thought with influential literary voices. This anthology showcases an array of genres and styles—from philosophical dissertations and theatrical masterpieces to poignant essays and heralded novels. The collection is a testament to the enduring power of the human mind, comprising remarkable pieces such as Plato's profound dialogues, Shakespeare's t...

The Journal of John Woolman is an autobiography by American Quaker evangelist, John Woolman. Woolman's journal is one of the longest continually published books in North America since it has never been out of print. All Woolman's interests lay in the practice of piety, and in the uncompromising application of religious Principles to the problems of social life. He advocated incessantly ideas of anti-slavery and anti-materialism as well as discussing power's ability to corrupt. The "Journal...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction. Content: The Harvard Classics: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton, Browne V. 4: John Milton V. 5: R. W. Emerson V. 6: Robert Burn...

The 'Harvard Classics - Complete Collection of the Greatest Works of World Literature' presents an unparalleled exploration of the human experience through the ages, spanning a vast array of literary styles and periods. This anthology brings together seminal works of diverse genres, from the philosophical dialogues of Plato to the poetic musings of Dante and Virgil. Such breadth offers a rich tapestry of thought, emotion, and narrative ingenuity, challenging readers to explore the enduring...

Harvard on the Beach is an exquisite anthology that traverses the eons and geographic boundaries of literature, offering readers an unparalleled immersion into the towering accomplishments of Western thought and creativity. With genres ranging from romantic poetry and philosophical essays to mesmerizing fables and dramatic plays, this collection encapsulates the essence of its broad cultural milieu. Through the inclusion of timeless excerpts from both familiar and lesser-known works, the a...

The Harvard Classics gathers fifty-one volumes of world literature, philosophy, history, science, religion, and political thought into an ambitious portable canon. Its range extends from epic, tragedy, drama, fable, essay, autobiography, scientific inquiry, and devotional prose to revolutionary argument and lyric meditation. Classical foundations stand beside Renaissance humanism, Enlightenment criticism, Romantic imagination, Victorian social reflection, and modern scientific discovery; l...