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Title: A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895)

Note: Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895)" by George Saintsbury is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of various literary developments, movements, and key figures in English literature from the late 18th century through the end of the 19th century. The book addresses the rich diversity of literary production during this period, focusing on notable authors and the evolution of genres. At the start of the volume, the author establishes the context of English literary history as it transitions from the 18th to the 19th century. Saintsbury introduces major figures such as William Cowper, George Crabbe, William Blake, and Robert Burns, emphasizing the significance of their contributions and the literary shifts that characterized the late 18th century. He discusses the distinct idiosyncrasies of the period, recognizing both the continuity with earlier writers and the new styles emerging, preparing the reader for an exploration of the literary landscape that would unfold throughout the century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933

EBook No.: 31698

Published: Mar 19, 2010

Downloads: 141

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895)

Note: Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Andrew Templeton, Josephine
Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net.

Summary: "A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895)" by George Saintsbury is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of various literary developments, movements, and key figures in English literature from the late 18th century through the end of the 19th century. The book addresses the rich diversity of literary production during this period, focusing on notable authors and the evolution of genres. At the start of the volume, the author establishes the context of English literary history as it transitions from the 18th to the 19th century. Saintsbury introduces major figures such as William Cowper, George Crabbe, William Blake, and Robert Burns, emphasizing the significance of their contributions and the literary shifts that characterized the late 18th century. He discusses the distinct idiosyncrasies of the period, recognizing both the continuity with earlier writers and the new styles emerging, preparing the reader for an exploration of the literary landscape that would unfold throughout the century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933

EBook No.: 31698

Published: Mar 19, 2010

Downloads: 141

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.