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Great Books of the Western World

Great Books of the Western World is a set of books that contain really important stories, ideas and information that has been important to people who live in the Western part of the world.

Think of it like a big box of toys. But instead of toys, it has books in it. These books are very special because people have been reading them for centuries and they still teach us important things today.

Inside these books, there are many different stories, like The Iliad and The Odyssey, which are about brave and strong people and their adventures. There are also books that teach us about different subjects like science, history, and philosophy.

So, these books are important because they help us learn about the world and the people who live in it, which is really cool!