The Five Foot Shelf: The Shelf of Fiction

The Complete Harvard Classics 2024 Edition - ALL 71 Volumes: The Five Foot Shelf & The Shelf of Fiction

by Charles W. Eliot

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
Paperback	:	40 pages
Item Weight	:	3.36 ounces
Dimensions	:	5 x 0.1 x 8 inches
File size	:	56180 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	73 pages

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The Five Foot Shelf is a collection of 50 classic works of literature selected by Harvard University president Charles W. Eliot. The Shelf of Fiction includes 10 of these works, chosen for their literary merit and their ability to provide readers with a broad understanding of the history and development of the novel.

The Shelf of Fiction includes the following works:

• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
• Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
• Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
• Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
• Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
• Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
• The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
• Tom Jones by Henry Fielding
• Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

These works represent a wide range of literary styles and periods, from the realism of Mark Twain to the Romanticism of Emily Brontë. They offer readers a glimpse into the human condition and the ways in which people have grappled with the challenges of life. They are also simply great stories that will entertain and move readers.

The History of the Five Foot Shelf

The Five Foot Shelf was created by Charles W. Eliot, the president of Harvard University from 1869 to 1909. Eliot believed that everyone should have access to the great works of literature, regardless of their education or background. He selected the 50 works in the Five Foot Shelf based on their literary merit and their ability to provide readers with a broad understanding of the history and development of Western civilization.

The Five Foot Shelf was first published in 1909, and it quickly became a popular way for people to learn about the great works of literature. It has been translated into more than 20 languages, and it is still used today in schools and universities around the world.

The Value of the Shelf of Fiction

The Shelf of Fiction is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn about the history and development of the novel. It offers a wide range of works that represent the best of Western literature. These works can teach us about the human condition, the ways in which people have grappled with the challenges of life, and the power of storytelling.

In addition to its literary value, the Shelf of Fiction is also a valuable historical document. It provides a snapshot of the literary landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The works in the Shelf of Fiction reflect the social, political, and economic changes that were taking place during this time period.

The Shelf of Fiction is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn about literature, history, or the human condition. It is a collection of great works that can entertain, educate, and inspire readers.

The Five Foot Shelf is a collection of 50 classic works of literature selected by Harvard University president Charles W. Eliot. The Shelf of Fiction includes 10 of these works, chosen for their literary merit and their ability to provide readers with a broad understanding of the history and development of the novel. These works are a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn about literature, history, or the human condition.

The Complete Harvard Classics 2024 Edition - ALL 71 Volumes: The Five Foot Shelf & The Shelf of Fiction

by Charles W. Eliot

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
Paperback	:	40 pages
Item Weight	:	3.36 ounces
Dimensions	:	5 x 0.1 x 8 inches
File size	:	56180 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	73 pages

FREE