The World's Greatest Books — Volume 05 — Fiction by Arthur Mee and J. A. Hammerton

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Editor Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943
Editor Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949
Title The World's Greatest Books — Volume 05 — Fiction
Contents Maxwell Gray: Silence of Dean Maitland -- Gerald Griffin: The collegians -- John Habberton: Helen's babies -- Ludovic Halevy: Abbé Constantin -- Nathaniel Hawthorne: The scarlet letter -- House of the seven gables -- Robert Hichens: The garden of Allah -- Oliver Wendell Holmes: Elsie Venner -- Thomas Hughes: Tom Brown's schooldays. Tom Brown at Oxford -- Victor Hugo: Les misérables. Notre Dame de Paris. The toilers of the sea. The man who laughs -- Elizabeth Inchbald: A simple story -- G.P.R. James: Henry Masterton -- Samuel Johnson: Rasselas -- Maurice Jokai: Timar's two worlds -- Coulson Kernahan: A dead man's diary -- Charles Kingsley: Alton Locke. Hereward the wake. Hypatia. Two years ago. Water-babies. Westward ho! -- Henry Kingsley: Geoffry Hamlyn. Ravenshoe.
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Summary "The World's Greatest Books — Volume 05 — Fiction" by Arthur Mee and J. A. Hammerton is a collection of classic literary works likely compiled in the late 19th century. This volume includes influential works from prominent authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Victor Hugo, and Robert Hichens, showcasing a diverse range of narratives that explore themes of morality, love, human nature, and social critique. The opening portion reveals various literary pieces contained within the volume, including "The Silence of Dean Maitland" by Maxwell Gray, which sets a dramatic tone as it introduces its characters against a backdrop of potential tragedy and moral conflict. It begins with Alma Lee, a young woman navigating emotions and societal expectations, intertwined with Cyril Maitland, son of the local rector, whose ambitions muddy the waters of his affections. Their interaction hints at a deeper story filled with romantic entanglements, societal issues, and personal dilemmas that promises compelling narratives about the challenges of love and honor within society. Thus, the opening indicates that readers will encounter rich character studies and intriguing conflicts throughout this literary collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10993
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Most Recently Updated Sep 2, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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