Twelve Centuries of English Poetry and Prose
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ISBN10: 1161411372
ISBN13: 9781161411379
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 770
Weight: 3.39
Height: 1.63 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161411379
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 770
Weight: 3.39
Height: 1.63 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Twelve Centuries of English Poetry and Prose is a comprehensive anthology that spans the entire history of English literature, from the Anglo-Saxon period to the early 20th century. Edited by Alphonso Gerald Newcomer, this book contains a diverse selection of works from some of the most prominent writers in English literary history, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, and T.S. Eliot, among many others.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a specific time period and featuring a range of genres, from epic poetry to drama to essays and letters. The selections are accompanied by brief introductions and annotations that provide historical and literary context, making this anthology an ideal resource for students and scholars of English literature.In addition to the well-known classics, Twelve Centuries of English Poetry and Prose also includes lesser-known works that offer a unique perspective on the literary and cultural trends of each era. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the rich and varied history of English literature.1910. This book was undertaken in response to the desire for a large body of standard English literature in an accessible, compact form, to accompany and supplement the manuals of literary history in use. The periods included in this volume include Anglo-Saxon; Anglo-Norman; Fourteenth Century, Age of Chaucer; The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Centuries; The Elizabethan Age-Poetry, Drama and Prose; Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries; The Romantic Age; and The Victorian Age.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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