The Harvard Classics
Book • 1909
The Harvard Classics is an anthology of essential works from world literature, compiled to offer a comprehensive liberal education.
Edited by Harvard University President Charles Eliot, the collection spans various genres, including philosophy, history, poetry, and scientific treatises.
Notable authors featured include Plato, Shakespeare, Milton, Darwin, and Franklin.
The series aimed to provide readers with a foundation in Western thought and culture.
Each volume includes introductions and notes to aid understanding.
The Harvard Classics represents a curated selection of influential texts designed to foster intellectual growth and a broad understanding of human achievement.
Edited by Harvard University President Charles Eliot, the collection spans various genres, including philosophy, history, poetry, and scientific treatises.
Notable authors featured include Plato, Shakespeare, Milton, Darwin, and Franklin.
The series aimed to provide readers with a foundation in Western thought and culture.
Each volume includes introductions and notes to aid understanding.
The Harvard Classics represents a curated selection of influential texts designed to foster intellectual growth and a broad understanding of human achievement.
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Bottles and Books | Sterling W. Sill | May 1977
