The Modern Language Review, Vol. 8 (Classic Reprint)

J. G. Robertson, G. C. Macaulay

ISBN 10: 1331615402 / ISBN 13: 9781331615408

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the history of comparative literature and its development from an aggregate of independent inquiries to a chronology of periods and movements. The author investigates themes such as the epic, satire, and the essay, across different ages and cultures. It discusses the conditions that give rise to certain forms of literature and the ways in which these forms evolve and interact. The book concludes that comparative literature is not merely a collection of studies, but a dynamic field that contributes to our understanding of the human condition and the role of literature within it, ultimately offering a rich and insightful perspective on the evolution of literature, its diverse expressions, and its profound impact on human civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Modern Language Review, Vol. 8 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331615402
• ISBN 13: 9781331615408
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Explore early 20th-century literary study with this issue of a leading scholarly journal .

The Modern Language Review, Volume VIII, Number 1 (January 1913) offers a window into medieval and modern literature, language, and philology as seen by expert researchers of the era. This edition features substantial essays, critical notes, and extensive reviews that illuminate scholarly methods and debates of its time.

• A centerpiece discussion on the future of comparative literature, its aims, and its methods.
• In-depth notes on edition, translation, and source studies, including methodological observations.
• Extensive reviews and notices of new publications across languages and literary fields.
• A curated look at minor notices and bibliographic updates relevant to scholars and students.

Ideal for readers who want a historically grounded view of literary scholarship and its evolving approaches in the early 1900s.