Excerpt from An Introduction to the Study of English Literature: Comprising Representative Masterpieces in Poetry and Prose, Marking the Successive Stages of Its Growth, and a Methodical Exposition of the Governing Principles and General Forms, Both of the Language and Literature
The second part presents our language and litera ture in their elements in systematic order. Here are exhibited the principles governing the rise and forma tion of language; of English orthoepy, orthography, syllabication, word-formation, and of poetic forms in English the growth of our literature, also, in its sev eral departments of oratory, history, scientific dis course, fiction, the drama, and poetry, With notice of leading authors in each department separately in their chronological succession.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical literary analysis of English literature from its roots in ancient spoken languages of the Jutes, Saxons, and Norman French to the great works of the 20th century. The author's intent is to provide both an engaging historical narrative and a comprehensive understanding of the themes, ideas, and stylistic elements that have shaped the main periods of English literature through the ages, from Old English poetry to Victorian novels. The author highlights critical works by key historical figures such as Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Alfred Lord Tennyson. In conclusion, this volume offers an accessible and in-depth examination of the development of English literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333706890_0
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