Prose Masterpieces from Modern Essayists, Volume 3 of 3 by James Anthony Froude et al.

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Contributor Froude, James Anthony, 1818-1894
Contributor Freeman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1823-1892
Contributor Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898
Contributor Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890
Contributor Stephen, Leslie, 1832-1904
Title Prose Masterpieces from Modern Essayists, Volume 3 of 3
Note Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents The Science of History. By James Anthony Froude
Race and Language. By Edward A. Freeman
Kin Beyond Sea. By William Ewart Gladstone
Private Judgment. By John Henry Newman
An Apology for Plainspeaking. By Leslie Stephen.
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Summary "Prose Masterpieces from Modern Essayists, Volume 3 of 3" by James Anthony Froude et al. is a collection of critical essays written during the late 19th century. The volume features essays from notable writers such as Froude, Freeman, Gladstone, Newman, and Leslie Stephen, focusing on various intellectual themes ranging from history and language to ethics and society. In this anthology, readers can expect profound reflections on the nature of history, culture, and human existence as interpreted by some of the most influential essayists of their time. The opening of the text presents a lecture by James Anthony Froude, titled "The Science of History," in which he explores the concept of history as a determinable science. Froude begins by acknowledging the complex relationship between history and empirical knowledge, suggesting that history often resembles a "child's box of letters," where any narrative can be constructed from selected facts. He contrasts traditional historical narratives with the scientific framework proposed by his contemporaries, advocating for a deeper understanding of human actions as interdependent and shaped by their contexts. This section sets the tone for a critical analysis of history and its implications for understanding human nature and societal development, clearly outlining Froude's skepticism about the objective nature of historical interpretation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English essays -- 19th century
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