English Reading Lessons: To Serve as an Introduction to the Models of English Literature, for the Use of College, Academies, and Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365269743 ISBN 13: 9780365269748

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

An approachable introduction to classic English literature through engaging lessons that build reading skill and moral reflection.

This edition gathers accessible selections that inform, entertain, and inspire young readers in colleges, academies, and schools.

Originally published as a guide for beginners in English literature, this volume gathers short prose and selections designed to captivate attention, instruct the mind, and adorn the imagination. It emphasizes moral values and religious imagination while guiding readers from spelling and basic reading to more advanced literary appreciation. The book balances American and other authors to form a broad, beginner-friendly panorama of the models of English literature.

The contents cover a wide range of topics and styles, from reflections on nature and virtue to practical life and civic ideals. It aims to cultivate language skills, critical thinking, and a humane perspective through carefully chosen passages.

• Accessible pieces that teach reading, comprehension, and vocabulary
• Examples that illustrate moral and religious themes
• A mix of descriptive, narrative, and didactic selections
• A foundation for further study in English literature and rhetoric

Ideal for readers beginning their journey into English literature, and for classroom use where guided reading and discussion are encouraged.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365269743
• ISBN 13: 9780365269748
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 222