Literary Influence In British History: A Historical Sketch

By Albert Stratford George Canning

Book Overview

""Literary Influence in British History: A Historical Sketch"" by Albert Stratford George Canning is a comprehensive analysis of the impact of literature on the course of British history. The book explores how literature has played a crucial role in shaping the political, social, and cultural landscape of Britain from the medieval period to the modern era.The author examines the works of prominent writers such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Dickens, and discusses how their writings influenced the events and ideas of their time. Canning also looks at the emergence of literary movements such as Romanticism and Modernism and their impact on British society.The book provides a detailed examination of the relationship between literature and politics, including the role of literature in the formation of political ideologies and the use of literature as a tool of propaganda. Canning also explores the impact of literature on social issues such as gender, race, and class.Overall, ""Literary Influence in British History: A Historical Sketch"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and history. It provides a fascinating insight into the ways in which literature has shaped the course of British history and continues to influence the world today.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: 143049056X
• ISBN13: 9781430490562
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"