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Shakespeare
Evkry word Shakespeare ever wrote every delightful comedy,
stirring tragedy, and thrilling historical play; every lovely
poem and sonnet yours complete in this beautiful 1312-page
volume. Chuckle at the ever-modern comedy of Falstaff; be
fascinated by glamorous Cleopatra; shudder at the intrigues
of Macbeth; thrill with Romeo in the ecstasies of love. Here is
the one writer who understood human nature as no other ever
has, before or since. So deep did he see into our hearts that he
is more alive today than he was over three hundred years agol
THE ESSAYS OF
Bacon
Herb is another titan of the Elizabethan era Sir Francis
Bacon, whose surpassing intellect laid the groundwork of
science and philosophy for generations. Anyone In search of
personal guidance and a practical day-by-day philosophy of life
can do no better than to read these immortal essays . . . about
love, politics, books, business .Triendship, and the many other
subjects which Bncon discusses so clearly, incisively, wisely. So
much wit and wisdom is packed into these writings that quota
tions from them have become part of our literature.
PARADISE LOST AND OTHER POEMS OF
Milton
- pen INC this handsome library edition of Milton "the great
" est English poet next to Shakespeare" is like opening a
long-hidden treasure chest of riches! You will be spellbound by
Parodist Lost the supreme achievement of the blind poet who,
like so many of us today, fought for man's right to think, to
wor$hip, to prtu f the words he wrote! Or, in a gayer spirit, you
will enjoy "tripping the light fantastic" with L' Allegro. Or
again, perhaps, the dreamy meditation of the beautiful 11 Pen
ero$o will best suit your mood. With this handsome volume at
hand, you may choose from thirty of Milton's matchless poems.
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WILL YOU ADD these three volumes to your library
as an introductory offer made only to new members
of The Classics Club? You are invited to join today . . .
and to receive on approval beautiful editions of the
world's (greatest masterpieces.
These books, selected unanimously by distinguished
literary authorities, were chosen because they offer the
greatest enjoyment and value to the "pressed for time"
men and women of today.
Why Art Cmrt Books Called "Classics"?
A true "classic" is a living book that will never grow
old. For sheer fascination it can rival the most thrilling
modern nove.. Have you ever wondered how the truly
great books have oeeome "classics"? First, because
they are so readable. They would not have lived unless
they were read ; they would not have been read unless
they were interesting. To be interesting they had to be
easy to understand. And those are the very qualities
which characterize these selections: readability,
interr$t, rimplicity.
Only Book Club of Ifi Kind
The Classics Club is different from all other book
clubs. 1. It distributes to its members the world's clasr
sics at a low price. 2. Its members are not obligated to
take any specific number of books. 3. Its volumes are
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which will retain its original lustre books you and
your children will read and cherish for many years.
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' first books will be sent an advance notice about future selec
tions. You may reject any book you do not wish. You need not
take any specific number of bonks only the ones you want.
No money in advance, no membership fees. You may cancel
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Mali this Invitation Form now. Paper, printing, bindin?
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promptly. THE CLASSICS CLUB, Roslyn, L. I., New York.