Explore six towering voices of Victorian prose in one scholarly study. This collection surveys Thackeray, Carlyle, George Eliot, Matthew Arnold, Ruskin, and George Meredith, unpacking how their minds shaped literature and culture. Readable and rigorous, it frames each writer’s ideas, style, and moral outlook against the era’s currents.
W. C. Brownell blends biography, criticism, and close reading to illuminate the enduring power of these writers. You’ll see how personal vision, philosophy, and technique interact to create lasting literary influence. The book favors plain language over jargon, making ideas accessible without sacrificing nuance.
Ideal for readers of literary history, criticism, and those exploring Victorian thought through prose.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides in-depth analyses of six key Victorian prose masters - Thackeray, Carlyle, Eliot, Arnold, Ruskin, and Meredith. The author explores their literary works and philosophies, placing the writers within the broader context of their time. The book delves into the social and political influences that shaped their ideas, and how they in turn influenced the literary landscape of the era. The author examines the writers' unique styles, thematic preoccupations, and their ongoing relevance in shaping our understanding of the human condition. Through a comprehensive examination of these influential authors, this book offers a nuanced understanding of Victorian literature and its enduring legacy. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334508790_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334508790
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334508790
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)