The Higher Study of English (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Unlocking English through careful study of language and literature — this edition surveys why philology and intensive analysis matter for understanding English texts, from early forms to modern scholarship.

The text argues that a rigorous, language-focused approach broadens what counts as science in the humanities. It presents practical aims for graduate study and explains how close reading, historical comparison, and wide knowledge deepen insight without losing sight of beauty and meaning.

• How intensive study reveals the connections between language, literature, and culture


• Why broad knowledge supports precise interpretation of texts


• Examples from archaeology, poetry, and philology to illustrate method


• Guidance on balancing discipline with imagination to foster wisdom and virtue

Ideal for readers of literary history and graduate students pursuing English studies, this edition speaks to those who seek a disciplined, insightful path through the field.

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