The origins of WexYork Compact Classics lie in the foundation courses required by American universities back in days when at least some familiarity with the great literature of the Western past was thought essential for a rounded education. Today, of course, it is possible to complete some degree courses without ever reading anything older than your grandfather in any language, dead or alive.
WexYork Compact Classics have been prepared for students and general readers who want at least to scrape acquaintance with the most important texts in the western canon but need help both in
WexYork Compact Classics have been prepared for students and general readers who want at least to scrape acquaintance with the most important texts in the western canon but need help both in
coming to terms with and understanding them. Each is an abridged translation with introduction, notes and other materials. Of course WCC Compact Classics are no substitutes for their great originals. Rather, they are stepping stones. At present, the earliest of the series is a Greek epic, the most modern an 18th Century English novel. Other WCC Compact Classics may appear from time to time in response to reader feedback, so if you have views or suggestions, please get in touch at contact@wexyork.com.
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** Please note that at present only printed WCC texts have the detailed footnotes students may need.