The English Essayists: A Comprehensive Selection of the Great Essayists From Lord Bacon to John Ruskin
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ISBN10: 1419129473
ISBN13: 9781419129476
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 4 2005
Pages: 564
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781419129476
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 4 2005
Pages: 564
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The English Essayists is a comprehensive selection of some of the greatest essayists in the English language, spanning from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Edited by Robert Cochrane, the book includes works by notable writers such as Lord Bacon, Samuel Johnson, William Hazlitt, Charles Lamb, Thomas Carlyle, and John Ruskin. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, philosophy, and social commentary. The book provides readers with a glimpse into the development of the English essay as a literary form and showcases the diversity of styles and perspectives of the writers included. Overall, The English Essayists is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the art of essay writing.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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