World Authors
Classics exist in every language. Here we highlight voices from beyond the English-speaking world, in translation and in spirit.
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Classic French Literature: A Guide to the Great Writers and Works
Explore the essential voices of French literature, from Molière to Camus, with guidance on where to begin and how to app...
Classic Indian Literature: A Guide to Essential Voices and Stories
Explore the essential voices of Indian literature, from ancient epics to modern English masterpieces, with guidance on w...
Classic Japanese Literature: A Guide to the Land of the Rising Sun's Greatest Writers
Explore the essential works and aesthetics of Japanese literature, from The Tale of Genji to modern masters, with guidan...
Classic Female Authors: A Guide to the Women Who Shaped Literature
Discover the essential women writers who shaped literature, from Austen to Morrison, with recommended starting points an...
Classic Russian Literature: A Guide to the Great Novels and Themes
Explore the essential novels and themes of Russian literature, from Tolstoy to Dostoevsky, with guidance on where to beg...
African Classic Literature: A Guide to Essential Voices and Stories
Explore essential African classic literature from Achebe to Adichie, with guidance on where to begin and how to apprecia...
World Literature Classics: A Guide to Reading Beyond the Western Canon
Explore essential world literature classics from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, with guidance on wher...
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