Modern English Books of Power

By George Hamlin Fitch

Book Overview

Modern English Books of Power is a literary work by George Hamlin Fitch that explores the most influential and impactful books of modern English literature. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the literary works that have shaped the English language and influenced the cultural and social landscape of modern society. It covers a wide range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama, and examines the themes, styles, and techniques that have made these books enduring classics. The author provides insightful commentary on each book, highlighting their unique contributions to the English literary canon and their relevance to contemporary readers. Modern English Books of Power is a must-read for anyone interested in modern English literature and its enduring legacy.1912. Illustrated. In a series of literary essays of fine distinction this well-known writer and critic pleads for the best in literature-not because it is the best, but because of its charm and comfort. These three books, Comfort Found in Good Old Books, Modern English Books of Power and Great Spiritual Writers of America, form an excellent survey of American, English and Classic authors. Contents: The Vital Quality in Literature; Macaulay's Essays in European History; Scott and His Waverly Novels; Carlyle as an Inspirer of Youth; DeQuincey as a Master of Style; Charles Lamb and the Essays of Elia; Dickens, the Foremost of Novelists; Thackeray, Greatest Master of Fiction; Charlotte Bronte; Her Two Great Novels; George Eliot and Her Two Great Novels; Ruskin, the Apostle of Art; Tennyson Leads the Victorian Writers; Browning, Greatest Poet Since Shakespeare; Meredith and a Few of His Best Novels; Stevenson, Prince of Modern Storytellers; Thomas Hardy; His Tragic Tales of Wessex; and Kipling's Best Short Stories and Poems.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: 1417936347
• ISBN13: 9781417936342
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"