The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini

Assembled by Charles William Eliot, this extensive 51-volume collection features seminal writings in literature, philosophy, history, and mythology. Originally published as the "Harvard Classics" between 1909 and 1917, it reflects Eliot's vision of a liberal education attainable through a curated anthology that could conveniently fit on a five-foot shelf. Known as "Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf," this set aims to provide readers with foundational knowledge and insights from some of the greatest thinkers and authors in history.