Notes and Queries, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

John C. Francis

ISBN 10: 1333102585 / ISBN 13: 9781333102586

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book examines the acquaintance of seventeenth-century English writer Robert Burton with the literary landscape of his time. The author explores Burton's knowledge of works by his contemporaries and predecessors, revealing the depth and breadth of his reading across genres including poetry, drama, philosophy, and theology. The book illuminates Burton's literary influences and inspirations, showcasing his engagement with the intellectual and cultural currents of his era. Through a meticulous analysis of Burton's writings, the author uncovers the ways in which he absorbed, reinterpreted, and synthesized a vast array of literary sources, demonstrating Burton's profound understanding of the literary landscape of his 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.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Notes and Queries, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date de parution: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1333102585
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781333102586
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: New
• Type de livre: print-on-demand item
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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This book examines the acquaintance of seventeenth-century English writer Robert Burton with the literary landscape of his time. The author explores Burton's knowledge of works by his contemporaries and predecessors, revealing the depth and breadth of his reading across genres including poetry, drama, philosophy, and theology. The book illuminates Burton's literary influences and inspirations, showcasing his engagement with the intellectual and cultural currents of his era. Through a meticulous analysis of Burton's writings, the author uncovers the ways in which he absorbed, reinterpreted, and synthesized a vast array of literary sources, demonstrating Burton's profound understanding of the literary landscape of his time.