The Rise Of English Literary Prose (1915)

The Rise of English Literary Prose is a book written by George Philip Krapp and was first published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of English literary prose, from its earliest beginnings to the time of publication. Krapp's work examines the evolution of English prose from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Renaissance, and how it has been shaped by various historical, social, and cultural factors.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period in the history of English literary prose. Krapp explores the works of prominent writers such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton, and discusses the impact of their writing on the development of English prose.Krapp also examines the influence of other literary traditions on English prose, such as the Latin and French traditions. He looks at how these traditions have affected English prose style and structure, and how they have contributed to the development of literary prose in the English language.Overall, The Rise of English Literary Prose is a seminal work in the field of English literary criticism. It provides an in-depth and detailed analysis of the development of English prose, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history 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.