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Beginnings Of The English Essay (1914)

Beginnings Of The English Essay (1914)

MacDonald, Wilbert Lorne

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Literary CriticismBritish History

ISBN10: 1163888036
ISBN13: 9781163888032
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beginnings of the English Essay is a historical and critical analysis of the development of the English essay as a literary form. Written by Wilbert Lorne MacDonald and first published in 1914, the book explores the origins of the essay in the works of Francis Bacon, Montaigne, and other early writers, and traces its evolution through the centuries. MacDonald examines the stylistic and thematic characteristics of the essay, and argues that it has played a significant role in the development of English literature and culture. He also considers the social and intellectual context in which the essay emerged, and discusses the ways in which it reflects and shapes the values and beliefs of its time. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different periods and writers, including the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the Romantic era. MacDonald provides detailed analyses of individual essays, as well as broader discussions of the literary and cultural trends that influenced them. Overall, Beginnings of the English Essay is a comprehensive and insightful study that sheds light on the history and significance of one of the most important literary forms in English literature.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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