Great Books

Great Books: Bunyan, Shakespeare, Dante, Milton, The Imitation, Etc. (1898) is a non-fiction book written by Frederic William Farrar. The book is a collection of essays that discuss some of the greatest works of literature in history. The essays focus on the works of John Bunyan, William Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri, John Milton, and Thomas a Kempis. Farrar provides a detailed analysis of each author's work, exploring their themes, characters, and writing styles. He also delves into the historical context in which these works were written and how they have influenced literature and culture over time. The book is divided into chapters, each dedicated to a different author and their work. The first chapter discusses John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, a Christian allegory that has been widely read and translated. The second chapter explores the works of William Shakespeare, including Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. The third chapter focuses on Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, a masterpiece of Italian literature that explores the afterlife. The fourth chapter discusses John Milton's Paradise Lost, an epic poem that retells the story of Adam and Eve. The final chapter analyzes The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, a devotional work that has been widely read by Christians throughout history. Overall, Great Books: Bunyan, Shakespeare, Dante, Milton, The Imitation, Etc. is a comprehensive guide to some of the most important works of literature in history. It provides readers with a deeper understanding and appreciation of these works, and how they have shaped our world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.