Stories of Authors: British and American

By Edwin Watts Chubb

Book Overview

""Stories of Authors: British and American"" is a book written by Edwin Watts Chubb that explores the lives and works of some of the most influential writers in British and American literature. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on British authors, while the second part covers American authors.In the first part, Chubb delves into the lives and works of writers such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, Samuel Johnson, William Wordsworth, and Jane Austen. He provides insights into their personal lives, their literary contributions, and the historical context in which they lived and wrote.The second part of the book features American authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Mark Twain, and Emily Dickinson. Chubb examines their unique writing styles, their contributions to American literature, and their impact on the literary world.Throughout the book, Chubb provides engaging and informative anecdotes about the authors, their personal lives, and the challenges they faced in their writing careers. He also offers critical analysis of their works and explores the themes and motifs that are present in their writing.Overall, ""Stories of Authors: British and American"" is a comprehensive and insightful book that offers readers a deeper understanding and appreciation of some of the greatest writers in English 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: 1419113410
• ISBN13: 9781419113413
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"