Isbn: 9780259172246 - Longmans' Handbook of English Literature, Vol. 4 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the eighteenth century, a fascinating period in English literature, as great writers such as Swift and Addison published works that pushed the boundaries of prose and poetry. While the language of the era, with its elegant couplets and polished prose, may seem distant to us, the ideas and stories resonate powerfully today. The author traces the shift in poetry from artificial to simple forms, and describes the emergence of the prose novel and psychological depth in literature. This book offers a fresh perspective on the literary and cultural landscape of the eighteenth century, exploring the spirit of a time when the Enlightenment's pursuit of reason coexisted with a growing awareness of human emotion. 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.…