Half Hours With The Best Authors (Two-Volume Set)

Charles Knight

Published by Frederick Warne and Co., 1890

About this Item

Charles Knight, Frederick Warne and Co. Author: Charles KnightBinding: HardbackPublished: Frederick Warne and Co., 1890Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerThis handsome twovolume leather bound set presents a sweeping anthology of English literature, carefully selected to represent the finest prose and poetry across centuries. Charles Knight arranges the work to instruct readers in the moral, intellectual, and artistic achievements of celebrated authors, illustrating the breadth of style and thought that shaped the literary tradition. The inclusion of steel portraits details the lives and likenesses of the writers, adding historical depth and visual resonance to the text. The collection chronicles themes of faith, politics, romance, and philosophy, uncovering the enduring power of language to inspire and instruct. As a late Victorian edition, it stands as both a refined reading experience and a testament to the era's reverence for literary heritage.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Half Hours With The Best Authors (Two-Volume Set)
• Publisher: Frederick Warne and Co.
• Publication Date: 1890
• Binding: Hardback
• Book Type: Hardback