Effigies Of The Most Famous English Writers From Chaucer To Johnson (1891)

By Grolier Club

Book Overview

Effigies Of The Most Famous English Writers From Chaucer To Johnson is a book published in 1891 by the Grolier Club. The book is a collection of illustrations and descriptions of the most famous English writers from Geoffrey Chaucer to Samuel Johnson. The illustrations are in the form of effigies, or images of the writers, and are accompanied by biographical information and anecdotes about each writer's life and work. The book includes effigies of famous writers such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Jonathan Swift, as well as lesser-known writers such as Robert Henryson and George Herbert. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the lives of its most famous writers.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: 1104737809
• ISBN13: 9781104737801
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"