Isbn: 9781331517474 - the development of english prose style: the chancellor's essay, 1881 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the development of English prose through three periods, each driven by distinct reading demographics. Beginning with the scholars of the early 16th century, it moves through the literary public who emerged with the Restoration, concluding with the popular audience of the 19th. The author argues that each era influenced the style and content of prose writing, with the rise of newspapers and pamphlets shaping the political nature of prose in the 18th century. Themes like the tendency for periods of national introspection to reflect in literary output, and the dynamic between prose and poetry throughout history lend depth to the discussion. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the forces that have shaped English prose, highlighting its vitality and adaptability as a medium of expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…