Isbn: 9781025989648 - a short biographical dictionary of english literature (3 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature' is a comprehensive reference work that provides an exhaustive overview of the lives and careers of the most significant figures in English letters. Compiled by John William Cousin, this classic volume serves as an essential companion for students, scholars, and bibliophiles alike. The work encompasses a vast array of writers, from the early poets and chroniclers to the great novelists and essayists of the 19th and early 20th centuries.Each entry offers a concise yet insightful biography, detailing the major works, stylistic contributions, and historical contexts of individuals who have shaped the English language. Beyond the household names, the dictionary also highlights many lesser-known but historically significant authors, ensuring a balanced perspective on the evolution of British literature. This reference is valued for its meticulous detail and its ability to synthesize a wealth of biographical information into accessible summaries. Whether used for academic research or personal interest, 'A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature' remains a vital tool for understanding the rich tapestry of literary achievement across the centuries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…