Author: William Peacock
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484594813
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Excerpt from English Prose, Vol. 1 of 5 Sir Henry Craik. The various other books, whether anthologies or works of criticism, to which I am indebted are too numerous for separate mention. I h0pe the present selections will appeal to those readers who have used my earlier volumes, the book of 'selected English Essays and the earlier book of English Prose W. P. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
English Prose, Vol. 1 of 5 (Classic Reprint)
Author: William Peacock
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484594813
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Excerpt from English Prose, Vol. 1 of 5 Sir Henry Craik. The various other books, whether anthologies or works of criticism, to which I am indebted are too numerous for separate mention. I h0pe the present selections will appeal to those readers who have used my earlier volumes, the book of 'selected English Essays and the earlier book of English Prose W. P. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484594813
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Excerpt from English Prose, Vol. 1 of 5 Sir Henry Craik. The various other books, whether anthologies or works of criticism, to which I am indebted are too numerous for separate mention. I h0pe the present selections will appeal to those readers who have used my earlier volumes, the book of 'selected English Essays and the earlier book of English Prose W. P. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
English Prose, Vol. 1 of 5
Author: William Peacock
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781451011555
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Excerpt from English Prose, Vol. 1 of 5 The purpose of this book is to provide, for occasional reading, selections, complete and interesting in themselves, from the works of our great prose writers, and, incidentally, to illustrate the development of English Prose. The selections are intended for readers of all classes and of all ages; for 'general readers' as well as students, and for young as well as old. My aim will, I think, be best accomplished by the preference - though by no means an exclusive preference - given to narrative and descriptive prose, the prose of action and incident, of romance and adventure, and by the maintenance, in the choice of the writers and works represented, of a high standard of style. The inclusion of prose drama will, it is thought, prove a distinctive feature. I have begun with the fourteenth century, the age of Chaucer and Wycliffe, since that period may be taken as dating the settlement of the language in what, with slight differences, is its present form. Living writers are not represented, their exclusion being due to difficulties of copyright and certain other considerations. No attempt has been made to observe any common standard of length in making the selections. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781451011555
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Excerpt from English Prose, Vol. 1 of 5 The purpose of this book is to provide, for occasional reading, selections, complete and interesting in themselves, from the works of our great prose writers, and, incidentally, to illustrate the development of English Prose. The selections are intended for readers of all classes and of all ages; for 'general readers' as well as students, and for young as well as old. My aim will, I think, be best accomplished by the preference - though by no means an exclusive preference - given to narrative and descriptive prose, the prose of action and incident, of romance and adventure, and by the maintenance, in the choice of the writers and works represented, of a high standard of style. The inclusion of prose drama will, it is thought, prove a distinctive feature. I have begun with the fourteenth century, the age of Chaucer and Wycliffe, since that period may be taken as dating the settlement of the language in what, with slight differences, is its present form. Living writers are not represented, their exclusion being due to difficulties of copyright and certain other considerations. No attempt has been made to observe any common standard of length in making the selections. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Epigrams of Martial. Translated Into English Prose ...
The New Oxford Book of English Prose
Author: John Gross
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1064
Book Description
This is a unique anthology. Drawing on the full range of English prose, wherever it has been written, it illustrates the growth, development, and resources of the language from the legends of Sir Thomas Malory to the novels of Kashuo Ishiguro. In the process it reveals a variety ofachievements which no other language can match. The book represents an enormous diversity of men and women - from John Bunyan to John Updike, from Brendan Behan to Chinua Achebe, from Dorothy Wordsworth to Patrick White. As the centuries progress, American writers increase their presence, and by the twentieth century there are contributions fromIndia, Australia, Canada, Nigeria, the Caribbean and many other parts of the world. The selection is no less remarkable for its breadth in terms of subject-matter and treatment. Fiction is generously represented, but many other kinds of writing have also been drawn on: letters, diaries, and memoirs; history and philosophy; criticism and reportage; sermons and satire; travel-books;reflections on art, science, politics and sport. There are classic and well-loved passages, and also a great deal that is unfamiliar. John Gross has chosen with consummate skill to produce a volume that is both a testimonial to English prose and an endless source of pleasurable browsing.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1064
Book Description
This is a unique anthology. Drawing on the full range of English prose, wherever it has been written, it illustrates the growth, development, and resources of the language from the legends of Sir Thomas Malory to the novels of Kashuo Ishiguro. In the process it reveals a variety ofachievements which no other language can match. The book represents an enormous diversity of men and women - from John Bunyan to John Updike, from Brendan Behan to Chinua Achebe, from Dorothy Wordsworth to Patrick White. As the centuries progress, American writers increase their presence, and by the twentieth century there are contributions fromIndia, Australia, Canada, Nigeria, the Caribbean and many other parts of the world. The selection is no less remarkable for its breadth in terms of subject-matter and treatment. Fiction is generously represented, but many other kinds of writing have also been drawn on: letters, diaries, and memoirs; history and philosophy; criticism and reportage; sermons and satire; travel-books;reflections on art, science, politics and sport. There are classic and well-loved passages, and also a great deal that is unfamiliar. John Gross has chosen with consummate skill to produce a volume that is both a testimonial to English prose and an endless source of pleasurable browsing.
The Rhythm of English Prose
Author: Norton R. Tempest
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110764982X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Originally published in 1930, this book was written primarily for the use of those approaching the subject of English prose rhythm for the first time. The text is divided into four main chapters on the following topics: 'Rhythm', 'Prose-Rhythm', 'Cadence' and 'Some Applications'. A bibliography and glossary are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English literature, linguistic rhythm and the history of education.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110764982X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Originally published in 1930, this book was written primarily for the use of those approaching the subject of English prose rhythm for the first time. The text is divided into four main chapters on the following topics: 'Rhythm', 'Prose-Rhythm', 'Cadence' and 'Some Applications'. A bibliography and glossary are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English literature, linguistic rhythm and the history of education.
The English Catalogue of Books
English Verse
Author: William Peacock
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
B.H. Blackwell
Author: B.H. Blackwell Ltd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 1388
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 1388
Book Description
Index to the British Catalogue of Books
English Prose
Author: William Peacock
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American prose literature
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American prose literature
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description