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Title: Histoire de la Littérature Anglaise (Volume 4 de 5)

Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Keith J Adams, Christine P. Travers and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
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Summary: "Histoire de la Littérature Anglaise (Volume 4 de 5)" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the life and work of the influential writer Jonathan Swift, exploring his personality, literary contributions, and the impact of his political engagements. Through its analysis, the book discusses themes of pride, despair, and the complex relationship between individuals and the socio-political landscape of their times. At the start of this volume, the narrative introduces Jonathan Swift as an unconventional and complex character. It examines his troubled early life at Dublin University, his arrogant demeanor, and the circumstances that shaped his literary genius and political fervor. Swift's relationship with power dynamics and his contempt for societal norms are highlighted through anecdotes about his interactions with politicians, his angry satirical pamphlets, and his deep-rooted resentments towards both friends and foes. The opening sets the tone for a thorough investigation into Swift's psyche, hinting at the broader implications of his works on English literature and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893

EBook No.: 41112

Published: Oct 19, 2012

Downloads: 83

Language: French

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: Histoire de la Littérature Anglaise (Volume 4 de 5)

Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Keith J Adams, Christine P. Travers and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France
(BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Histoire de la Littérature Anglaise (Volume 4 de 5)" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the life and work of the influential writer Jonathan Swift, exploring his personality, literary contributions, and the impact of his political engagements. Through its analysis, the book discusses themes of pride, despair, and the complex relationship between individuals and the socio-political landscape of their times. At the start of this volume, the narrative introduces Jonathan Swift as an unconventional and complex character. It examines his troubled early life at Dublin University, his arrogant demeanor, and the circumstances that shaped his literary genius and political fervor. Swift's relationship with power dynamics and his contempt for societal norms are highlighted through anecdotes about his interactions with politicians, his angry satirical pamphlets, and his deep-rooted resentments towards both friends and foes. The opening sets the tone for a thorough investigation into Swift's psyche, hinting at the broader implications of his works on English literature and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893

EBook No.: 41112

Published: Oct 19, 2012

Downloads: 83

Language: French

Subject: English literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.