The Essential Characteristics Of The Romantic And Classical Styles

""The Essential Characteristics Of The Romantic And Classical Styles: With Illustrations From English Literature"" is a book written by Charles Harold Herford in 1880. The book is an exploration of the essential characteristics of the Romantic and Classical styles, with a particular focus on how these styles are exemplified in English literature. The book begins with an overview of the Romantic and Classical styles, including their historical context, philosophical underpinnings, and key features. Herford then goes on to explore these styles in greater detail, discussing their differences and similarities and providing examples from English literature to illustrate his points. Throughout the book, Herford draws on a wide range of literary works, including poetry, drama, and prose, from both well-known and lesser-known writers. He also provides insightful commentary on the literary and cultural trends of the time, shedding light on the broader social and intellectual context in which these styles emerged. Overall, ""The Essential Characteristics Of The Romantic And Classical Styles: With Illustrations From English Literature"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of literary styles, as well as for students and scholars of English literature.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.