The Editor’s Introduction
The Editor’s Introduction by Charles W. Eliot is a significant volume in the renowned Harvard Classics series, originally published between 1909 and 1917. This edition, released by Cosimo, Inc. in January 2010, spans 484 pages and is presented in English. It includes Eliot’s introduction, a reader’s guide, and comprehensive indexes for the entire collection, which encompasses a wide array of writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology.
Readers will find that this volume serves as a foundational resource, offering insights into Eliot’s vision of a liberal education through curated literary collections. The indexes included provide valuable tools for navigating the extensive anthology, featuring first lines of verse, a general index, and a chronological index. This edition not only highlights Eliot’s contributions but also reflects the broader scope of the Harvard Classics, making it a noteworthy addition for those interested in literary collections.
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Originally published between 1909 and 1917 under the name “Harvard Classics,” this stupendous 51-volume set-a collection of the greatest writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology-was assembled by American academic CHARLES WILLIAM ELIOT (1834-1926), Harvard University’s longest-serving president. Also known as “Dr. Eliot’s Five Foot Shelf,” it represented Eliot’s belief that a basic liberal education could be gleaned by reading from an anthology of works that could fit on five feet of bookshelf. Volume L features Eliot’s introduction, a reader’s guide, and the complete indexes for the entire collection: an index to the first lines of every piece of verse, a general index, and a chronological index.
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