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A Historical Summary Of English Literature (1920)

A Historical Summary Of English Literature (1920)

Edmunds, Edward William

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Historical FiguresLiterary Criticism

ISBN10: 112023963X
ISBN13: 9781120239631
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Historical Summary of English Literature, written by Edward William Edmunds and originally published in 1920, is a comprehensive overview of the development of English literature from its earliest beginnings to the early 20th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of English literature, starting with the Old English period and ending with the Victorian era.Each chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the major literary works and movements of the period, as well as the social and historical context in which they were produced. Edmunds also includes biographical information about the most important writers of each period, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth.Throughout the book, Edmunds emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of English literature in order to fully appreciate its significance. He also discusses the influence of other cultures and languages, such as Latin and French, on the development of English literature.Overall, A Historical Summary of English Literature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature, from students and scholars to general readers. Its clear and accessible writing style makes it an excellent introduction to the subject, while its depth of analysis and attention to detail make it a useful reference for more advanced readers.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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