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 published in 1887. The book is a collection of six lectures that provide an introduction to the study of English literature. The lectures cover a range of topics, including the history of English literature, the characteristics of different literary genres, and the role of literature in society.The first lecture provides an overview of the history of English literature, from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Victorian era. The second lecture focuses on the characteristics of poetry, including meter, rhyme, and imagery. The third lecture discusses the characteristics of prose, including narrative techniques and the use of language.The fourth lecture explores the role of drama in English literature, including the history of theater and the elements of drama. The fifth lecture focuses on the novel as a literary genre, including its history, structure, and themes. The final lecture examines the role of literature in society, including its ability to entertain, educate, and inspire.Overall, Six Lectures: Introductory To The Study Of English Literature is a comprehensive introduction to the study of English literature that provides readers with a solid foundation for further exploration of the subject.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: 1165908468
• ISBN13: 9781165908462
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"