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Brief History of English and American Literature
A Short History of England
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Published: 2011-11-22
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 1610391438
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The heroes and villains, triumphs and disasters of English history are instantly familiar—-from the Norman Conquest to Henry VIII, Queen Victoria to the two world wars. But to understand their full significance we need to know the whole story. A Short History of England sheds new light on all the key individuals and events in English history by bringing them together in an enlightening account of the country’s birth, rise to global prominence, and then partial eclipse. Written with flair and authority by Guardian columnist and LondonTimes former editor Simon Jenkins, this is the definitive narrative of how today’s England came to be. Concise but comprehensive, with more than a hundred color illustrations, this beautiful single-volume history will be the standard work for years to come.
A Short History of American Literature
Author: William Peterfield Trent
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2015-10-15
Total Pages: 447
ISBN-13: 1107554209
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Originally published in 1924, this book presents a historical guide to American literature, from the colonial era through to the late nineteenth century. The text is broad in scope, incorporating studies of philosophical, historical and political writers, alongside detailed accounts of key literary figures such as Poe and Whitman. A comprehensive bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in literary criticism and the history of American literature.
A Short History of American Literature
Author: Walter Cochrane Bronson
Publisher:
Published: 1900
Total Pages: 390
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Brief History of English and American Literature
Author: Henry A. Beers
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-08-22
Total Pages: 454
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Brief History of English and American Literature" by Henry A. Beers. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
A Short History of England's and America's Literature
Author: Eva March Tappan
Publisher: Bartlet Press
Published: 2013-07
Total Pages: 462
ISBN-13: 9781473310582
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This early work by Eva March Tappan was originally published in 1921 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'A Short History of England's and America's Literature' is an educational work that contains details on Chaucer, Shakespeare, the development of the novel, and other aspects of literary history. Eva March Tappan was born on 26th December 1854, in Blackstone, Massachusetts, United States. Tappan began her literary career writing about famous characters from history in works such as 'In the Days of William the Conqueror' (1901), and 'In the Days of Queen Elizabeth' (1902). She then developed an interest in children's books, writing her own and publishing collections of classic tales.
A Short History of England's and America's Literature (Classic Reprint)
Author: Eva March Tappan
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Published: 2016-09-27
Total Pages: 466
ISBN-13: 9781333764630
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Excerpt from A Short History of England's and America's Literature Second: That it is more important to understand the times during which an author wrote, and the reasons for his writing as he did, than to be familiar with a mere catalogue of names, titles, and dates. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A Short History of England's and America's Literature (Yesterday's Classics)
Author: Eva March Tappan
Publisher:
Published: 2021-07-07
Total Pages: 470
ISBN-13: 9781633341487
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A stellar history of English literature from the 5th century to the 19th, introducing the chief writers of each era and the works they are famous for, as well as the relationships that formed among them. The author is a master at capturing the essence of each historical era, showing how that affected the writing that emerged. Two thirds of the text is devoted to England's literature with the remaining third for America's literature. The organizing principle for England's literature is the century, with the century of Chaucer, the century of Shakespeare, the century of the novel, and so on. For America's literature the writers are introduced in groups, such as the transcendentalists, anti-slavery writers, and orators. Illustrations for many of the writers along with numerous short excerpts from their work enliven the text. Recommended for use in conjunction with historical studies to provide a fuller picture of the cultural currents. Includes extensive reference list for both English and American literature for those who want to delve deeper. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
A Short History of Early Modern England
Author: Peter C. Herman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-03-21
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 1444394991
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A Short History of Early Modern England presents the historical and cultural information necessary for a richer understanding of English Renaissance literature. Written in a clear and accessible style for an undergraduate level audience Gives an overview of the period’s history as well as an understanding of the historiographic issues Explores key historical and literary events, from the Wars of the Roses to the publication of John Milton’s Paradise Regained Features in depth explanations of key terms and concepts, such as absolutism and the Elizabethan Settlement
