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Title: Prefaces and prologues to famous books : with introductions, notes and illustrations
Series Title: Harvard Classics, Volume 39
Note: Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books" edited by Charles W. Eliot, is a collection of literary introductions, prefaces, and prologues from notable works, created during the early 20th century. This anthology compiles pieces that illuminate the thoughts and intentions of authors, providing insights into their literary creations, as well as the historical context in which they were written. The focus is on how these introductory pieces convey the personality and intention of the authors, offering deeper understanding and appreciation for their works. The opening portion of this collection introduces the concept of prefaces and prologues as intimate expressions from authors to their readers, reflecting their hopes, fears, and artistic sensibilities. It emphasizes the importance of these writings not only as gateways to the main texts but also as standalone pieces that may carry significance even after the original works have faded in relevance. By presenting examples from William Caxton and others, Eliot establishes how these introductory statements provide valuable insights into the literary traditions and ideological contexts of their times, setting the stage for the exploration of various renowned texts contained within the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626
Contributor: Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564
Contributor: Caxton, William, 1422?-1492?
Contributor: Condell, Henry, -1627
Contributor: Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543
Contributor: Dryden, John, 1631-1700
Contributor: Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754
Contributor: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Contributor: Heminge, John, 1556?-1630
Contributor: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
Contributor: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Contributor: Knox, John, 1514?-1572
Contributor: Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727
Contributor: Raleigh, Walter, 1552?-1618
Contributor: Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599
Contributor: Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893
Contributor: Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
Contributor: Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850
Editor: Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926
EBook No.: 13182
Published: Aug 15, 2004
Downloads: 203
Language: English
Subject: Prefaces
LoCC: Language and Literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Prefaces and prologues to famous books : with introductions, notes and illustrations
Series Title: Harvard Classics, Volume 39
Note: Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books" edited by Charles W. Eliot, is a collection of literary introductions, prefaces, and prologues from notable works, created during the early 20th century. This anthology compiles pieces that illuminate the thoughts and intentions of authors, providing insights into their literary creations, as well as the historical context in which they were written. The focus is on how these introductory pieces convey the personality and intention of the authors, offering deeper understanding and appreciation for their works. The opening portion of this collection introduces the concept of prefaces and prologues as intimate expressions from authors to their readers, reflecting their hopes, fears, and artistic sensibilities. It emphasizes the importance of these writings not only as gateways to the main texts but also as standalone pieces that may carry significance even after the original works have faded in relevance. By presenting examples from William Caxton and others, Eliot establishes how these introductory statements provide valuable insights into the literary traditions and ideological contexts of their times, setting the stage for the exploration of various renowned texts contained within the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626
Contributor: Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564
Contributor: Caxton, William, 1422?-1492?
Contributor: Condell, Henry, -1627
Contributor: Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543
Contributor: Dryden, John, 1631-1700
Contributor: Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754
Contributor: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Contributor: Heminge, John, 1556?-1630
Contributor: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
Contributor: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Contributor: Knox, John, 1514?-1572
Contributor: Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727
Contributor: Raleigh, Walter, 1552?-1618
Contributor: Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599
Contributor: Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893
Contributor: Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
Contributor: Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850
Editor: Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926
EBook No.: 13182
Published: Aug 15, 2004
Downloads: 203
Language: English
Subject: Prefaces
LoCC: Language and Literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.