Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""Editor's Introduction, Reader's Guide, Index to the First Lines of Poems Songs and Choruses, Hymns and Psalms, General and Chronological Index to the Harvard Classics Series: V50"" is a comprehensive guide to the Harvard Classics Series. It is edited by Charles W. Eliot and includes an introduction by the editor, a reader's guide, and an index to the first lines of poems, songs, and choruses, hymns, and psalms included in the series. The book also features a general and chronological index to the Harvard Classics Series, which allows readers to easily navigate through the various volumes in the series. The reader's guide provides helpful tips for getting the most out of the Harvard Classics Series, including suggestions for how to approach the various works included in the series.Overall, this book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring the Harvard Classics Series and delving into the world of classic literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the series and helps readers navigate through the various volumes, making it an essential addition to any literary enthusiast's collection.The purpose in selecting The Harvard Classics was to provide the literary materials from which a careful and persistent reader might gain a fair view of the progress of man observing, recording, inventing, and imagining from the earliest historical times to the close of the nineteenth century. Contents: Editor's Introduction; Reader's Guide to the Harvard Classics: History of Civilization; Religion and Philosophy; Education; Science; Politics; Voyages and Travels; Criticism of Literature and the Fine Arts; Drama; Biography and Letters; Essays; Narrative Poetry and Prose Fiction. An Index to the First Lines of Poems, Songs and Choruses, Hymns and Psalms. General Index. Chronological Index. 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.