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Title: Obiter Dicta: Second Series
Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Milton -- Pope -- Dr. Johnson -- Edmund Burke -- The muse of history -- Charles Lamb -- Emerson -- The office of literature -- Worn-out types -- Cambridge and the poets -- Book-buying.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1896 Elliot Stock edition by David Price
Summary: "Obiter Dicta: Second Series" by Augustine Birrell is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on literary topics, with an emphasis on the joys of literature and the lives of notable authors, particularly focusing on John Milton in the opening portion. The essays delve into the appreciation of literature's ability to evoke nostalgia and provoke thoughtful reflection, appealing to readers seeking enjoyment and contemplation amid their busy lives. The opening of this volume includes Birrell's preface, where he expresses a desire to offer readers reminders of their literary past while suggesting that the life and works of John Milton serve as an excellent subject. He reflects on Milton's character, examining his life choices and achievements, along with a mix of critiques and praises that the poet received during his lifetime. Birrell discusses Milton’s literary education, his aspirations to become a great poet, his notable works, and even his interactions with the political landscape of his time. This initial exploration sets a tone of admiration blended with a candid acknowledgment of Milton's complexities, managing to enthrall both literary enthusiasts and casual readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Birrell, Augustine, 1850-1933
EBook No.: 21793
Published: Jun 10, 2007
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Literature
Subject: English literature -- History and criticism
Subject: Historiography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Obiter Dicta: Second Series
Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Milton -- Pope -- Dr. Johnson -- Edmund Burke -- The muse of history -- Charles Lamb -- Emerson -- The office of literature -- Worn-out types -- Cambridge and the poets -- Book-buying.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1896 Elliot Stock edition by David Price
Summary: "Obiter Dicta: Second Series" by Augustine Birrell is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on literary topics, with an emphasis on the joys of literature and the lives of notable authors, particularly focusing on John Milton in the opening portion. The essays delve into the appreciation of literature's ability to evoke nostalgia and provoke thoughtful reflection, appealing to readers seeking enjoyment and contemplation amid their busy lives. The opening of this volume includes Birrell's preface, where he expresses a desire to offer readers reminders of their literary past while suggesting that the life and works of John Milton serve as an excellent subject. He reflects on Milton's character, examining his life choices and achievements, along with a mix of critiques and praises that the poet received during his lifetime. Birrell discusses Milton’s literary education, his aspirations to become a great poet, his notable works, and even his interactions with the political landscape of his time. This initial exploration sets a tone of admiration blended with a candid acknowledgment of Milton's complexities, managing to enthrall both literary enthusiasts and casual readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Birrell, Augustine, 1850-1933
EBook No.: 21793
Published: Jun 10, 2007
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Literature
Subject: English literature -- History and criticism
Subject: Historiography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.