Great Authors of All Ages: Being Selections From the Prose Works of Eminent Writers From the Time of Pericles to the Present Day. With Indexes

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Published in the mid-19th century, this anthology provides a comprehensive overview of the great writers of world literature up to that time. The book includes representative selections from the works of more than a hundred authors, from Aeschylus to Goethe to Dickens, and offers detailed biographical and critical information about each writer. An essential reference work for anyone interested in the history and development of literature.