Representative English Prose And Prose Writers (1887)

By Theodore Whitefield Hunt

Book Overview

Representative English Prose and Prose Writers is a book written by Theodore Whitefield Hunt and published in 1887. The book offers a comprehensive overview of English prose and the most notable prose writers of the time. It includes a selection of essays, letters, and other works of prose from a variety of authors, including William Shakespeare, John Milton, Samuel Johnson, Charles Lamb, and Thomas Carlyle.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different period in English literature. The first section covers the period from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, while the second section focuses on the 17th and 18th centuries. The third section covers the Romantic period, and the final section focuses on the Victorian era.Throughout the book, Hunt provides insightful commentary on each author and their works, offering readers a deeper understanding of the historical and literary context of each piece. He also includes biographical information about each author, as well as critical analysis of their writing style and themes.Representative English Prose and Prose Writers is a valuable resource for students of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of English prose. It provides a comprehensive overview of the most notable prose writers of the time, and offers a glimpse into the cultural and literary trends of each period.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: 1120691575
• ISBN13: 9781120691576
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 542 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"