History Of English Literature V1 (1883)

History of English Literature V1 (1883) is a comprehensive book on the literary history of England, written by French philosopher and literary critic Hippolyte Taine. The book covers the period from the Anglo-Saxon era to the end of the 18th century, and is divided into three parts: the first covers the Anglo-Saxon period, the second covers the Middle Ages, and the third covers the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. Taine's approach to literary criticism is heavily influenced by his belief in the importance of the social and historical context in which literature is produced. As such, the book provides detailed analyses of the social, political, and cultural factors that influenced the development of English literature over time. The first part of the book covers the Anglo-Saxon period, including the works of Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. The second part covers the Middle Ages, including the works of Chaucer, Langland, and Malory. The third part covers the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, including the works of Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, Pope, and Johnson. Throughout the book, Taine provides critical analysis of each author's works, discussing their themes, style, and literary techniques. He also provides historical context for each work, discussing the societal and cultural factors that influenced its creation. Overall, History of English Literature V1 (1883) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literary history of England, providing a detailed and insightful analysis of the works of some of the country's most important authors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.