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Title: Halleck's New English Literature

Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stan Goodman, Keith M. Eckrich and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Halleck's New English Literature" by Reuben Post Halleck is a comprehensive educational text written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide an insightful and structured overview of the evolution of English literature, emphasizing significant literary movements, key authors, and distinctive qualities that characterize different periods. It seeks to inspire a passion for literature among students and includes suggestions for further reading to encourage continued exploration. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent and methodology. Halleck emphasizes the importance of literature as a reflection of cultural ideals and the growth of society across generations. In the introductory chapters, he discusses the significance of knowing the geographical and historical context of literary works, suggesting that understanding the authors’ environments—both physically and intellectually—enhances the appreciation of their contributions to literature. The preface indicates that the text aims to engage students not just in historical knowledge but also in the emotional and intellectual depth of literary experiences, setting the framework for a detailed exploration of literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 20th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Halleck, Reuben Post, 1859-1936

EBook No.: 10631

Published: Jan 1, 2004

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Halleck's New English Literature

Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stan Goodman, Keith M. Eckrich and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Halleck's New English Literature" by Reuben Post Halleck is a comprehensive educational text written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide an insightful and structured overview of the evolution of English literature, emphasizing significant literary movements, key authors, and distinctive qualities that characterize different periods. It seeks to inspire a passion for literature among students and includes suggestions for further reading to encourage continued exploration. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent and methodology. Halleck emphasizes the importance of literature as a reflection of cultural ideals and the growth of society across generations. In the introductory chapters, he discusses the significance of knowing the geographical and historical context of literary works, suggesting that understanding the authors’ environments—both physically and intellectually—enhances the appreciation of their contributions to literature. The preface indicates that the text aims to engage students not just in historical knowledge but also in the emotional and intellectual depth of literary experiences, setting the framework for a detailed exploration of literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 20th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Halleck, Reuben Post, 1859-1936

EBook No.: 10631

Published: Jan 1, 2004

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.