Beauties Of British Prose (1805)

Book Overview

Beauties of British Prose is a book that was published in 1805 by Sydney Melmoth. The book is a collection of some of the most beautiful and well-written works of British prose from the 17th and 18th centuries. It includes a wide range of authors, from well-known figures like William Shakespeare and John Milton to lesser-known writers like Henry Fielding and Samuel Johnson. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of British prose, such as history, biography, and fiction. Melmoth's goal in compiling this collection was to showcase the richness and diversity of British prose and to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the genre. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British literature and the development of the English language.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436786363
• ISBN13: 9781436786362
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"