Twenty-Five Letters On English Authors (1900)
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ISBN10: 1164106112
ISBN13: 9781164106111
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 474
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164106111
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 474
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Twenty-Five Letters on English Authors is a collection of literary essays written by Mary Fisher and published in 1900. The book consists of a series of letters written to a friend, in which Fisher discusses the lives and works of twenty-five English authors, including William Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson, William Wordsworth, and Jane Austen. In each letter, Fisher provides a brief biography of the author and then delves into an analysis of their most notable works. She discusses the themes, characters, and writing style of each author, offering her own insights and interpretations. Fisher's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both casual readers and scholars of English literature.In addition to her literary analysis, Fisher also provides historical context for each author, discussing the political and social climate of their time and how it influenced their writing. She also includes anecdotes and personal reflections, giving readers a glimpse into her own life and experiences.Overall, Twenty-Five Letters on English Authors is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most important and influential writers in the English language, and offers thoughtful analysis and interpretation of their works.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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