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Great Essays by Montaigne, Sidney, Milton, Cowley, Disraeli, Lamb, Irving, Lowell, Jefferies, and Others, With Biographical Notes and a Critical Intro
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Letters & EssaysGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781019899984
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 516
Weight: 1.97
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This anthology brings together some of the greatest essays in English literature, from Montaigne's pioneering work of self-examination to the witty social commentary of Oscar Wilde. The book is edited by Helen Kendrick Johnson, a prominent literary critic of the early 20th century, whose critical introduction and biographical notes provide invaluable context for each essay. Readers who appreciate the art of the essay will find this book to be a treasure trove of wit, wisdom, and insight.
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