Notes on the High School Reader: Third Class Literature for 1886-7 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. Dawson

9780484849067: Notes on the High School Reader: Third Class Literature for 1886-7 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484849069 ISBN 13: 9780484849067

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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An instructional companion for students exploring late 19th‑century literature through guided biographies, analysis, and context.

This volume offers concise biographical sketches and literary notes drawn from Third Class Literature for 1886–7. It presents approachable background on authors such as Joseph Addison, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Algernon Charles Swinburne, with emphasis on their works, the era, and the ideas they shaped. The pages pair historical insight with practical questions and annotations to illuminate language, form, and themes for emerging readers.

What you’ll experience

Short biographies that place authors in their cultural and political moments
Guided notes on key terms, imagery, and stylistic choices
Excerpts and commentary that connect poetry and prose to their broader literary traditions
Clarifying explanations for archaisms, historical references, and poetic devices

Ideal for readers of classic essays and poems in a high school setting, and for teachers seeking ready-to-use discussion starters and study aids.

Biographical sketches that frame the author’s life and influence
Readers are guided through language notes and historical context
Commentary on style, form, and recurring themes
Illustrative examples and prompts to deepen close reading

Ideal for students preparing for literature analysis assignments and for those building a foundational understanding of 19th‑century English writing.

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