Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 0282545646 ISBN 13: 9780282545642
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive study of Sir Thomas Elyot, one of the most important English writers of the early sixteenth century. The author examines Elyot's life and work, focusing on his contributions to the development of the English language. Elyot lived and worked during a period of significant linguistic change in England. The influence of the Renaissance was leading to a revival of interest in classical languages, particularly Latin. At the same time, there was a growing movement to establish English as a literary language in its own right. Elyot was a key figure in this movement. He believed that English was a capable and expressive language, and he worked to promote its use in all areas of life, from literature to science. His writings are a valuable source of information about the development of the English language during this period. The author provides a detailed analysis of Elyot's vocabulary, grammar, and style. This analysis reveals Elyot's extensive knowledge of both Latin and English, and his skill in using both languages to create effective and persuasive prose. The author also discusses the broader historical and literary context of Elyot's work. He shows how Elyot's ideas were influenced by the humanism of the Renaissance, and how they contributed to the development of English literature. In conclusion, this book offers a valuable insight into the life and work of Sir Thomas Elyot, one of the most important figures in the history of the English language. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0282545646 ISBN 13: 9780282545642
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0282545646 ISBN 13: 9780282545642
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1933 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 878 McCoy, Samuel Jesse.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0365048488 ISBN 13: 9780365048480
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0365048488 ISBN 13: 9780365048480
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.