A Century of English Essays
Reflections in Literary Time: A Journey Through English Essayistic BrillianceBy Thomas Carlyle, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Wordsworth, Joseph Addison, William Caxton, Hilaire Belloc, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Jonathan Swift, William Hazlitt, Edmund Gosse, Alice Meynell, Richard Jefferies, Augustine Birrell, William Makepeace Thackeray, Edward Thomas, Geoffrey Chaucer, Alexander Pope, Austin Dobson, Francis Bacon, W. B. Yeats, G. K. Chesterton, Richard Steele, Grace Rhys
Length20h 32m
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A Century of English Essays, as its title presages, captures the bustling evolution of the English essay form across several hundred years. This anthology curates an impressive array of perspectives, themes, and literary styles, encapsulating the intellectual zeitgeist of their respective eras. The collection navigates through humor, philosophy, criticism, and narrative with ease, juxtaposing luminary prose against pressing societal issues. Essays range from whimsical reflections on human folly to sophisticated discourses on philosophy and art, each evidencing the inherent capacity of the essay form to entertain, persuade, and provoke. As such, the anthology stands as a testament to the diverse intellectual landscape traversed by English essayists over time. The contributing authors of this anthology are stalwarts of English literature, whose collective backgrounds span multiple centuries of intellectual thought and creativity. Figures such as Shakespeare, Dickens, and Yeats join lesser-known but equally poignant voices like Grace Rhys and Augustine Birrell. Through alignment with Romantic, Victorian, and Modern movements, among others, these essays offer varied insights steeped in historical and cultural relevance. Each contributor adds a unique fiber to the rich tapestry of English thought, enhancing our comprehension of themes such as nature, identity, and society. This anthology is an invaluable resource for readers seeking an engaging exploration of the English essay form. The writings within act as a bridge connecting diverse epochs and ideologies, fostering an informed dialogue between eras. This collection not only educates but also invites reflection upon evolving societal norms and individual contemplation. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in this compendium, benefiting from its educational richness and the nuanced perspectives each essayist provides. Ultimately, A Century of English Essays enriches one'Äôs literary experience, proving indispensable for connoisseurs of English literature and new readers alike.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length20 hrs 32 mins
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Publish dateOct 4, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PAGE
26THE IMPORTANT TRIFLER
2A CENTURY OF ESSAYS
27THE TRIFLER'S HOUSEHOLD
3A PRINTER'S PROLOGUE
28WESTMINSTER HALL
4DAME PRUDENCE ON RICHES
29THE LITTLE BEAU
5OF PAINTING THE FACE
30THE CLUB
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6HAMLET'S ADVICE TO THE PLAYERS
31THE MEETING OF THE CLUB
7OF ADVERSITY
32SIR ROGER AT HOME (1)
8OF TRAVEL
33SIR ROGER AT HOME (2)
9OF WISDOM FOR A MAN'S SELF
34SIR ROGER AT HOME (3)
10OF AMBITION
35SIR ROGER AT HOME (4)
11OF GARDENS
36SIR ROGER AT CHURCH
12OF STUDIES
37SIR ROGER ON THE WIDOW
13THE GOOD SCHOOLMASTER
38SIR ROGER IN THE HUNTING FIELD
14ON DEATH
39SIR ROGER AT THE ASSIZES
15OF WINTER
40GIPSIES
16HOW A GALLANT SHOULD BEHAVE HIMSELF IN A PLAY-HOUSE
41WITCHES
17OF MYSELF
42SIR ROGER AT THE PLAY
18THE GRAND ELIXIR
43SIR ROGER AT SPRING-GARDEN
19JACK LIZARD
44DEATH OF SIR ROGER
20A MEDITATION UPON A BROOMSTICK, ACCORDING TO THE STYLE AND MANNER OF THE HON. ROBERT BOYLE'S MEDITATIONS
45A STAGE-COACH JOURNEY
21PULPIT ELOQUENCE
46A JOURNEY FROM RICHMOND
22THE ART OF POLITICAL LYING
47A PRIZE FIGHT
23A RURAL RIDE
48GOOD TEMPER
24THE MAN IN BLACK
49THE EMPLOYMENTS OF A HOUSEWIFE IN THE COUNTRY
25OLD MAIDS AND BACHELORS
50THE STAGE COACH
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