The Library of Humanity: The Most Influential Books of all Time

by Chiaretto Calò

Are you ready to journey through the most extraordinary literary masterpieces ever written? This book provides a unique opportunity to travel through the history of literature. Condensed information to know everything worth knowing : summaries, authors, dates, quotes, and messages of the most significant works ever written in every age and culture, including religious and philosophical texts, poems, plays, novels, and essays by the most outstanding authors.Three hundred books from ancient texts to modern-day works of art. You can explore the timeless wisdom of the greatest minds of our time. Experience the works of Homer, Shakespeare, Proust, and Hemingway, as well as today's contemporary classics. Be challenged, inspired, and captivated by timeless stories, poetic prose, and philosophical musings. This is your chance to experience the depth and breadth of literature all in one volume. With this book, you can delve into the beauty of the written word and explore the life-changing lessons of these timeless works.

Genres: Nonfiction, Books About Books, Reference

432 pages, Paperback

Published July 12, 2023

Reviews

[bill streever · Rating 5 out of 5]

great quick survey

Likely view have read every work summarized here, but the world would be a better place if all of us had.

[Christine Ansorge · Rating 4 out of 5]

A handy guide to classic texts with a special effort made to be more inclusive of non-Western cultures. There is more work to do, but this is a good try that introduced me to many texts. I also found myself reconsidering books I had skipped over in the past. The tone is generally neutral without being dull. I’m glad I bought this book.

[Kevin Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evelyn Panorama of History and Literature

A great read that covers some very important works in a thoughtful and interesting way.

I question many choices of the 20th century forward, mainly because there's so many to choose from. But I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[Gijs Limonard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Servicable overview, although one can argue endlessly over which works are truly canonical in this highly selective ‘library’.

[Jill Paradis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must have for those who want a quick refresher of the great works of history. It has been a great companion for my studies in Greek literature and the history of the patriarchy.