The Literary History of England

Mrs. Oliphant's "The Literary History of England, Vol. III" offers a captivating exploration of English literature from the early 19th century through the Victorian era. It delves into the lives and works of prominent authors such as Byron, Shelley, Dickens, and Tennyson, illustrating how their writings reflect and shape the social and political currents of their time. Richly contextualized, the volume reveals the evolution of literary styles, the rise of novel-writing, and the impact of historical events on literary expression, making it an engaging journey through a transformative period in English literary history.The Literary History of England - Vol. III is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1882.

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Mrs. Oliphant's "The Literary History of England, Vol. III" offers a captivating exploration of English literature from the early 19th century through the Victorian era. It delves into the lives and works of prominent authors such as Byron, Shelley, Dickens, and Tennyson, illustrating how their writings reflect and shape the social and political currents of their time. Richly contextualized, the volume reveals the evolution of literary styles, the rise of novel-writing, and the impact of historical events on literary expression, making it an engaging journey through a transformative period in English literary history. The Literary History of England - Vol. III is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1882.