9780483611504 - A Little Book of English Prose (Classic Reprint) di Barnett, Annie (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an indispensable compendium of English prose, offering a sweeping panorama of the evolution of English writing from the medieval period through the 19th century. Beginning with selections from The Book of John Maundeville, the anthology follows the development of prose style in works by Chaucer, Caxton, Mallory, More, Shakespeare, and many others. Through these excerpts, the author traces the emergence of new literary genres, the rise of humanism, the impact of the Reformation, and the flowering of the English Renaissance. The selections are not only representative of their respective periods but also provide insights into the social, political, and intellectual climate of the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.