From Caxton to Carlyle: A Study of the Development of Language, Composition and Style in English Prose - Brossura

Francis, J. H.

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ISBN 10: 1107536782 ISBN 13: 9781107536784

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Riassunto

Originally published in 1937, this book presents a study regarding the development of language, composition and style in English prose from the late medieval period through to the first half of the nineteenth century. The text is organised chronologically with each chapter containing a series of passages from a specific era and a commentary on prose characteristics. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in literary criticism and the development of English literature.

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Originally published in 1937, this book presents a study regarding the development of language, composition and style in English prose from the late medieval period through to the first half of the nineteenth century. The text is organised chronologically with each chapter containing a series of passages from a specific era.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1107536782
• ISBN 13: 9781107536784
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 252