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English Essayists: A Reader's Handbook (1916)

English Essayists: A Reader's Handbook (1916)

Davis, William Hawley

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ISBN10: 1165423979
ISBN13: 9781165423972
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
English Essayists: A Reader�������s Handbook is a book written by William Hawley Davis and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive guide to the English essayists of the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. It aims to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the history and development of the English essay, as well as to introduce them to some of the most important and influential essayists of the period.The book begins with an introduction that discusses the origins of the English essay and its evolution over time. It then provides a detailed overview of the major essayists of each century, including their biographical information, literary style, and notable works. The authors covered in the book include Francis Bacon, Samuel Johnson, William Hazlitt, Charles Lamb, Thomas Carlyle, and many others.Throughout the book, Davis provides insightful commentary and analysis of the works of each author, highlighting their unique contributions to the genre of the essay. He also includes excerpts from some of their most famous essays, allowing readers to experience their writing firsthand.English Essayists: A Reader�������s Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature or the development of the essay as a literary form. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers alike.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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