Six Lectures: Introductory To The Study Of English Literature (1887)

By George Champlin Shepard Southworth

Book Overview

""Six Lectures: Introductory To The Study Of English Literature"" is a book written by George Champlin Shepard Southworth and originally published in 1887. The book serves as an introduction to the study of English literature and is divided into six lectures. The first lecture discusses the definition of literature and its various forms, while the second lecture focuses on the history of English literature from its earliest known works to the present day. The third lecture examines the development of the English language and its influence on literature. The fourth lecture explores the different genres of literature, including poetry, drama, and prose, while the fifth lecture delves into the analysis and interpretation of literary works. The final lecture discusses the importance of literary criticism and its role in the study of English literature.Overall, ""Six Lectures: Introductory To The Study Of English Literature"" provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the history, language, genres, analysis, and criticism of English literature, making it an essential resource for students and scholars of literature.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: 1104655470
• ISBN13: 9781104655471
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"