The foreign debt of English literature by T. G. Tucker

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Author Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George), 1859-1946
LoC No. 07018125
Title The foreign debt of English literature
Original Publication London: George Bell and Sons, 1907.
Note Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Foreign Debt of English Literature" by T. G. Tucker is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. This text examines the interconnections and influences between English literature and various foreign literary traditions, with a focus on how these external sources have enriched and shaped the English literary landscape. It aims to provide a comparative analysis of literature, highlighting the dependencies and borrowings English writers have made from Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, and other literary cultures throughout history. The opening of the work establishes the premise that a thorough appreciation of English literature must include an understanding of its interactions with other literary traditions. Tucker introduces the concept that English literature did not grow in isolation but rather evolved through significant contributions from authors and works from other cultures, particularly Greek literature, which he asserts is foundational to modern European literary history. He outlines his intention to explore these interdependencies through a series of chapters, beginning with an analysis of Greek literature’s profound impact on English authors such as Chaucer and Shakespeare. By emphasizing the importance of recognizing this literary "debt," Tucker sets the stage for a detailed exploration of literary exchanges that have shaped English literary identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comparative literature
Subject English literature -- History and criticism
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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