Notes and Queries, Vol. 2 : A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc;; Ninth Series; July December, 1898 (Classic Reprint)

John C. Francis

ISBN 10: 1333102585 / ISBN 13: 9781333102586

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Notes and Queries, Vol. 2 : A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc;; Ninth Series; July December, 1898 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333102585
• ISBN 13: 9781333102586
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend

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Synopsis

This book examines the acquaintance of seventeenth-century English writer Robert Burton with the literary landscape of his time. The author explores Burton's knowledge of works by his contemporaries and predecessors, revealing the depth and breadth of his reading across genres including poetry, drama, philosophy, and theology. The book illuminates Burton's literary influences and inspirations, showcasing his engagement with the intellectual and cultural currents of his era. Through a meticulous analysis of Burton's writings, the author uncovers the ways in which he absorbed, reinterpreted, and synthesized a vast array of literary sources, demonstrating Burton's profound understanding of the literary landscape of his time.