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English Literature
William J. Long
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This book, which presents the whole splendid history of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the close of the Victorian Era, has three specific aims. The first is to create or to encourage in every student the desire to read the best books, and to know literature itself rather than what has been written about literature. The second is to interpret literature both personally and historically, that is, to show how a great book generally reflects not only the author's life and thought but also the spirit of the age and the ideals of the nation's history. The third aim is to show, by a study of each successive period, how our literature has steadily developed from its first simple songs and stories to its present complexity in prose and poetry.
This book, which presents the whole splendid history of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the close of the Victorian Era, has three specific aims. The first is to create or to encourage in every student the desire to read the best books, and to know literature itself rather than what has been written about literature. The second is to interpret literature both personally and historically, that is, to show how a great book generally reflects not only the author's life and thought but also the spirit of the age and the ideals of the nation's history. The third aim is to show, by a study of each successive period, how our literature has steadily developed from its first simple songs and stories to its present complexity in prose and poetry.
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Community Reviews
A must-have for all the English literature majors out there. I suggest reading the book for your first semester to take a ride at the basics; as soon as possible.
I listened to this on audiobook. Took nearly 24 hrs(there goes another day of my life) so it's quite substantial as the title suggests. It's very dry and obviously has to be selective but there is a structure. It opens with the earliest forms of English poetry and prose like Beowulf circa 700-1000AD
Good for English Literature Students . Helpful for both basic knowledge and exam purpose.
This was an assigned text for an online English lit class. I can see why it's considered a classic; its scope is comprehensive and thorough for the period which it covers--with a few glaring holes. As other reviewers have noted, the Anglo-centric world-view and dismissive tone toward or complete omi
Three stars for the material of the book itself; and one more considering the sociocultural context of the year of its publication (1912).
Written in easy language, good for starters , I read this in 2010 perhaps...A good book indeed.
Okay.. This is one of the best books for starters (like me) to know a rough idea of English Literature. Great!
I used this book for three purposes:
1. As a textbook for my Eng Lit Forms and Movements elective course at BITS Pilani
2. As a reference for my personal project 'Impact of the Tudor Era on the World'
3. As a source for lists and summaries of works by great English authors
And this legendary book served