(Compressed Translation Edition) The Hundred Greatest Works of World Literature

Author: Southern Publishing House
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Publishing Date: 2002-06-01
Features: The number of classic works is so vast that we cannot possibly list them all. One person might make a mistake, an entire generation might, but the whole of humanity will not. Choosing classics is the act of a wise person. — Descartes
All books can be divided into two categories: those for reading at a particular time and those that can be read across all generations. — John Ruskin
When we read a good book for enlightenment, we feel as if we have found a friend. When we read that good book again, it is as if we are reuniting with an old friend. — Voltaire
Reading all the outstanding classics is like conversing with the noble figures of past eras, and it is a conversation carefully prepared. These great thinkers, in their conversations with us, reveal not anything else but the essence of their thoughts. — Descartes
Every generation asks: How can we enter the magnificent hall of world literature? The 100 Masterpieces of World Literature is not the answer, but it provides us with a starting step. These works have not only had a significant impact on the history of world literature but also on the social, political, and economic aspects of human history, and they will continue to influence us and our descendants. The 100 Masterpieces of World Literature is the ideal choice for the collections of ordinary families. In nearly three centuries, these classics have been familiar to, accepted by, and loved by people. The idea of collecting all 100 volumes is enticing, but the high price has made many book lovers step back. Considering this, Southern Publishing House has condensed the original 100 Masterpieces of World Literature into 20 volumes. The content remains unchanged, offering the same reading enjoyment as the original, at a more affordable price, and allowing book lovers to fulfill their dreams.