A History of English Literature: Modern Times (1660 1914)

"A History of English Literature: Modern Times (1660-1914)" is a comprehensive survey of the evolution of English letters during a pivotal era of creative and intellectual transformation. Written by scholars Emile Legouis and Louis Cazamian, this second volume delves into the major literary movements spanning from the Restoration to the beginning of the twentieth century.The work examines the rise of Neoclassicism, the flourishing of the Romantic movement, and the profound shifts of the Victorian age. By analyzing the cultural and philosophical undercurrents that shaped authors and their masterpieces, the authors provide an insightful account of how the English language and its literary traditions adapted to a rapidly changing world. From the satirical wit of the eighteenth century to the social realism and aestheticism of the late nineteenth century, this text serves as a foundational resource for understanding the development of English prose, poetry, and drama. Its scholarly rigor and engaging synthesis make it an essential guide for students, historians, and lovers of classic literature.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.

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