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Title: A Literary History of the English People, from the Origins to the Renaissance

Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stacy Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/Million Book Project)

Summary: "A Literary History of the English People, from the Origins to the Renaissance" by J. J. Jusserand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the evolution of English literature, tracing its development from its ancient origins through the Renaissance. It delves into the complex narrative of cultural exchanges and influences that have shaped English literary identity over time. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the rich tapestry of early British history, particularly focusing on its diverse Celtic roots and the transition into English language and literature as influenced by Roman and later Germanic invasions. Jusserand discusses the fusion of races, the characteristics of Celtic literature, and the impact of the Roman conquest, setting the stage for the evolution of a uniquely English literary tradition. He emphasizes the significance of this historical context in understanding the contributions of various cultures and peoples to the formation of English identity as expressed through its literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932

EBook No.: 22049

Published: Jul 11, 2007

Downloads: 127

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: A Literary History of the English People, from the Origins to the Renaissance

Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stacy Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Million Book Project)

Summary: "A Literary History of the English People, from the Origins to the Renaissance" by J. J. Jusserand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the evolution of English literature, tracing its development from its ancient origins through the Renaissance. It delves into the complex narrative of cultural exchanges and influences that have shaped English literary identity over time. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the rich tapestry of early British history, particularly focusing on its diverse Celtic roots and the transition into English language and literature as influenced by Roman and later Germanic invasions. Jusserand discusses the fusion of races, the characteristics of Celtic literature, and the impact of the Roman conquest, setting the stage for the evolution of a uniquely English literary tradition. He emphasizes the significance of this historical context in understanding the contributions of various cultures and peoples to the formation of English identity as expressed through its literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932

EBook No.: 22049

Published: Jul 11, 2007

Downloads: 127

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.