Essays in Little by Andrew Lang
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"Essays in Little" by Andrew Lang is a collection of literary essays written during the late 19th century. Throughout the collection, Lang discusses various authors and their works, offering insights into their significance and impact on literature. The essays cover a range of topics, including profiles of notable writers like Alexandre Dumas and Robert Louis Stevenson, explorations of specific literary themes, and critiques of the literary landscape of his time. The opening
of "Essays in Little" sets the tone for the collection, as Lang provides a preface that outlines the contents and explains the purpose behind each essay. He mentions that several essays were newly written for this volume, indicating a blend of fresh insights and previously published work. Lang’s rich and engaging prose invites readers into a discussion of literary figures, starting with a tribute to Alexandre Dumas, emphasizing the enduring joy and adventure found in Dumas' works. The essays reflect Lang's passion for literature and his thoughtful analysis of the contributions of the authors he examines, which offers readers a well-rounded perspective on 19th-century literary culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
|---|---|
| Compiler | Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891 |
| Title | Essays in Little |
| Contents | Alexandre Dumas -- Mr. Stevenson's works -- Thomas Haynes Bayly -- Theodore de Banville -- Homer and the study of Greek -- The last fashionable novel -- Thackeray -- Dickens -- Adventures of Buccaneers -- The sagas -- Charles Kingsley -- Charles Lever: his books, adventures and misfortunes -- The poems of Sir Walter Scott -- John Bunyan -- Letter to a young journalist -- Mr. Kipling's stories |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1891 Henry and Co. edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1594 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-01594-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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