The encyclopedia of Great Literature from World Library brings to you
1,770 great works of literature from 205 of the most well known authors
from around the world. Works from Lord Byron, Lewis Carroll, Charles
Darwin, Arthur Conan Doyle, Rudyard Kipling, and John Milton, to name just
a few, are all available on one CD-ROM.
Relive the adventures of Phileas Fogg in 'Around the World in Eighty
Days', or experience the suspense of H.G Well's all time classic 'War of
The Worlds'. Read out aloud children's classic bedtime fairytales from
authors such as Hans Christian Anderson and the Brothers Grimm, bringing
tales of Hansel and Gretel and Ugly Ducklings to your child's imagination.
Cry as you read Romeo and Juliet and become enthralled in Oscar Wilde's
'Picture of Dorian Gray' , or trace the origins of the world's great
religions with The Bible and the Koran. From famous fables to historical
documents such as the Declaration of US Independence this package is
suitable for everyone from youngsters to university scholars.
Discover facts about the authors of some of the most moving pieces of
literature in the world today; including The Bronte sisters Charlotte and
Emily famous for 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights', Edgar Allan Poe,
William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and Alfred Tennyson.
View over 300 illustrations from original books such as Alice in
Wonderland, Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, Pinocchio, King Solomon's
Mines, Origin of the Species, Tess of the D'Ubervilles and Tom Sawyer.
Enjoy twelve multimedia video clips from all time classics such as Jungle
Book, Pygmalion, Treasure Island and Gulliver's Travels.
If your mood alters or if you fancy a change of scene, be it a comedy
or a romance, from a particular era, region, country; or a specific period
of time such as 1700 AD to 1869 AD. Simply type in your specific request
into the powerful in-built subject search facility and in seconds it will
pick a masterpiece to suit your mood. Or if you have a favourite piece of
text, use the book marking facility to look back time and time again on
your favourite quote or paragraph.
An absolute necessity for every household, this comprehensive reference
work will provide endless education and enjoyment for the whole family.