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One Hundred Books Famous In English Literature With Facsimiles Of The Title Pages

One Hundred Books Famous In English Literature With Facsimiles Of The Title Pages

George Edward Woodberry

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral ReferenceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 935360432X
ISBN13: 9789353604325
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 25 2019
Pages: 254
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.53 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Step inside the cabinet of English genius. One Hundred Books Famous in English Literature gathers one hundred landmark titles that collectively chart the imaginative and intellectual rise of English writing. From foundational poems and plays to novels, essays and spiritual works, it is both English literature history and a classic literature reference in one elegant volume. Each chosen work appears through its original title page, reproduced with striking clarity. These are pages that matter. A delight for anyone who loves books about books and the stories behind them. George Edward Woodberry's learned yet lucid introduction frames the selection as a living English literary canon, tracing how each book shifted taste, language and thought. The title page facsimiles reveal the design, typography and printers' flourishes that defined different eras in the history of English books, making this an informal guide for bibliophiles and an inspiring resource for rare book collecting. Ideal as a gift for book lovers, it opens a window onto classic British literature as it first met its readers, an illustrated facsimile edition that belongs in any serious great books collection and in the hands of curious newcomers alike. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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