A Century of English Essays: An Anthology Ranging From Caxton to R. L, Stevenson,& the Writers of Our Own Time (Classic Reprint)

Rhys, Ernest

ISBN 10: 0483390755 / ISBN 13: 9780483390751

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Century of English Essays: An Anthology Ranging From Caxton to R. L, Stevenson,& the Writers of Our Own Time (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483390755
• ISBN 13: 9780483390751
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

A concise collection of English essays from Caxton to Stevenson, with clear context and thoughtful notes that help you understand the writers and their times.

This anthology gathers classic English essays and provides notes on the authors alongside the selections. It emphasizes the relationship between the ideas, the writers, and the era, offering a readable path through centuries of literary thought. You’ll see how essayists shaped public voice and how their work reflects the social and intellectual currents of their days.

• Gathers major English essayists from Caxton onward and includes notes on each writer.
• Arranged in the order of the essays, with attention to context and significance.
• Accessible, concise writing that frames the scope of English essay tradition.
• Ideal for readers interested in literary history, criticism, and the evolution of the essay form.

Ideal for readers of literary history, students studying essays, and anyone curious about how English prose developed across centuries.