
The Introduction to Great Books anthologies include shorter selections from Western classics as well as some short modern fiction. These readings are ideal for a new book group that wants to focus on classic readings or for introducing great literature to younger readers. Also available are Leader's Guides for each volume.
In all Introduction to Great Books series, fiction selections are presented in their entirety; most nonfiction selections are taken from larger works.
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