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
50THE STAGE COACH
2A CENTURY OF ESSAYS
51THE SCHOLAR'S COMPLAINT OF HIS OWN BASHFULNESS
3A PRINTER'S PROLOGUE
52THE MISERY OF A MODISH LADY IN SOLITUDE
4DAME PRUDENCE ON RICHES
53THE HISTORY OF AN ADVENTURER IN LOTTERIES
5OF PAINTING THE FACE
54CHRIST'S HOSPITAL FIVE AND THIRTY YEARS AGO
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6HAMLET'S ADVICE TO THE PLAYERS
55ALL FOOLS' DAY
7OF ADVERSITY
56WITCHES, AND OTHER NIGHT-FEARS
8OF TRAVEL
57MY FIRST PLAY
9OF WISDOM FOR A MAN'S SELF
58DREAM-CHILDREN; A REVERIE
10OF AMBITION
59THE PRAISE OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS
11OF GARDENS
60A DISSERTATION UPON ROAST PIG
12OF STUDIES
61POOR RELATIONS
13THE GOOD SCHOOLMASTER
62THE CHILD ANGEL
14ON DEATH
63OLD CHINA
15OF WINTER
64II
16HOW A GALLANT SHOULD BEHAVE HIMSELF IN A PLAY-HOUSE
65III
17OF MYSELF
66WHITSUN-EVE
18THE GRAND ELIXIR
67ON GOING A JOURNEY
19JACK LIZARD
68ON LIVING TO ONE'S-SELF[28]
20A MEDITATION UPON A BROOMSTICK, ACCORDING TO THE STYLE AND MANNER OF THE HON. ROBERT BOYLE'S MEDITATIONS
69OF PERSONS ONE WOULD WISH TO HAVE SEEN
21PULPIT ELOQUENCE
70ON A SUN-DIAL
22THE ART OF POLITICAL LYING
71OF THE FEELING OF IMMORTALITY IN YOUTH
23A RURAL RIDE
72A VISION
24THE MAN IN BLACK
73UPON EPITAPHS
25OLD MAIDS AND BACHELORS
74JEEMS THE DOORKEEPER
26THE IMPORTANT TRIFLER
75ON LIFE
27THE TRIFLER'S HOUSEHOLD
76WALKING STEWART
28WESTMINSTER HALL
77ON THE KNOCKING AT THE GATE IN MACBETH
29THE LITTLE BEAU
78THE DAUGHTER OF LEBANON
30THE CLUB
79GETTING UP ON COLD MORNINGS
31THE MEETING OF THE CLUB
80THE OLD GENTLEMAN
32SIR ROGER AT HOME (1)
81THE OLD LADY
33SIR ROGER AT HOME (2)
82THE MAID-SERVANT[51]
34SIR ROGER AT HOME (3)
83CHARACTERISTICS
35SIR ROGER AT HOME (4)
84TUNBRIDGE TOYS
36SIR ROGER AT CHURCH
85NIGHT WALKS
37SIR ROGER ON THE WIDOW
86"A PENNY PLAIN AND TWOPENCE COLOURED"
38SIR ROGER IN THE HUNTING FIELD
87THE JULY GRASS
39SIR ROGER AT THE ASSIZES
88WORN-OUT TYPES
40GIPSIES
89BOOK-BUYING
41WITCHES
90THE WHOLE DUTY OF WOMAN
42SIR ROGER AT THE PLAY
91STEELE'S LETTERS
43SIR ROGER AT SPRING-GARDEN
92A DEFENCE OF NONSENSE
44DEATH OF SIR ROGER
93THE COLOUR OF LIFE
45A STAGE-COACH JOURNEY
94A FUNERAL
46A JOURNEY FROM RICHMOND
95FIRES
47A PRIZE FIGHT
96THE LAST GLEEMAN
48GOOD TEMPER
97A BROTHER OF ST. FRANCIS
49THE EMPLOYMENTS OF A HOUSEWIFE IN THE COUNTRY
98THE PILGRIMS' WAY
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