Library of the Worlds Best Literature, Ancient and Modern

Dive into the Library of the Worlds Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, a monumental collection curated with the intention of enriching American households with exceptional reading material. Spanning 45 volumes (plus a comprehensive index-guide), this anthology showcases what the editors deemed the finest literary works from across time and genres. Each chapter begins with a thoughtful essay that provides context about the author or subject, offering readers insights into the works of renowned figures like Abelard, Dante, and Lord Byron. With thematic chapters that explore diverse literary traditions—from Accadian-Babylonian texts to the legends of the Holy Grail—this collection is not just a reference library; its an invitation to explore and enjoy literatures vast landscape. This fifteenth volume features intriguing selections from Folk-Song to Geibel. (Summary by Leni)