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About The Book: The International Library of Famous Literature, by Donald G. Mitchell (1822–1908) and Andrew Lang (1844–1912), is a rich anthology showcasing selections from the world's most celebrated writers—ancient, medieval, and modern. The work spans genres and cultures, offering poems, stories, essays, and speeches, accompanied by biographical sketches, explanatory notes, and critical introductions. Designed for both scholars and general readers, it aims to educate, inspire, and preserve literary heritage. The compilation reflects the editors’ deep literary knowledge and appreciation for global literary traditions. About The Author: Donald G. Mitchell (1822–1908): was an American essayist and novelist, best known under the pen name Ik Marvel. He gained popularity for his reflective, sentimental style in works like Reveries of a Bachelor. He also contributed to literary anthologies, emphasizing moral themes and cultural enrichment through literature. Andrew Lang (1844–1912): was a Scottish poet, novelist, and folklorist renowned for his Fairy Books series. A classical scholar and literary critic, he also edited major literary compilations and wrote on anthropology, mythology, and history, promoting the value of global folklore and traditional storytelling in Victorian literary circles. The Title 'The International library of famous literature: Selections from the world's great writers, ancient, mediaeval, and modern, with biographical and explanatory notes and with introductions written/authored/edited by Donald Grant Mitchell, Andrew Lang', published in the year 1898. The ISBN 9789371696234 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 563 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.