The Harvard Classics is a collection of classic works of literature, history, and philosophy, edited and annotated by Charles William Eliot. The collection was intended to provide a comprehensive liberal education to anyone who could not attend Harvard University. The books included range from ancient works such as Plato's "Republic" to modern works such as Darwin's "Voyage of the Beagle." The Harvard Classics remain a valuable resource for anyone interested in the canon of Western literature.

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