Seven British Classics: Addison, Scott, Lamb, Campbell, Macaulay, Tennyson, Thackeray - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1437081207 ISBN 13 : 9781437081206

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Seven British Classics: Addison, Scott, Lamb, Campbell, Macaulay, Tennyson, Thackeray is a collection of literary works by some of the most celebrated British writers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Published in 1880, this book was compiled by William Swinton, an American journalist, educator, and author, who sought to showcase the best of British literature to American readers.The book includes selected works from Joseph Addison, Sir Walter Scott, Charles Lamb, Thomas Campbell, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and William Makepeace Thackeray. Each author's works are preceded by a brief biographical sketch and an introduction that provides context for the selected pieces.The collection features a wide range of literary genres, including essays, poems, and short stories. Addison's essays from The Spectator, Scott's historical novels, Lamb's humorous essays, Campbell's patriotic poems, Macaulay's historical essays, Tennyson's romantic poetry, and Thackeray's satirical novels are all represented.Overall, Seven British Classics is a valuable resource for those interested in British literature, history, and culture. It provides a glimpse into the minds of some of the most influential writers of their time and showcases the diversity and richness of British literary tradition.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.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1437081207
• ISBN 13: 9781437081206
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 220
• Éditeur: Swinton William, Cathcart George Rhett
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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