The Peace Of The Augustans

The Peace Of The Augustans: A Survey Of Eighteenth Century Literature As A Place Of Rest And Refreshment (1916) is a book written by George Saintsbury. The book is a comprehensive survey of the literature of the 18th century, which is known as the Augustan Age. The author explores the themes, styles, and techniques of the literature of this period, and discusses how it reflects the social and political changes that occurred during this time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the literature of the Augustan Age. The author examines the works of major writers of the time, such as Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, and Jonathan Swift, and discusses their contributions to the literary canon.The author also explores the cultural and historical context of the Augustan Age, and how it influenced the literature of the time. He discusses the rise of the middle class, the growth of the British Empire, and the emergence of new scientific and philosophical ideas, and how these factors shaped the literary landscape of the 18th century.Overall, The Peace Of The Augustans: A Survey Of Eighteenth Century Literature As A Place Of Rest And Refreshment (1916) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature and culture of the Augustan Age. The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the literature of this period, and sheds light on the social, political, and cultural changes that occurred during this time.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.