English Literature for Boys and Girls (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Accessible Journey Through British Literary History, from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Victorian WritersBy H. E. Marshall
Length22h 24m
About this audiobook
English Literature for Boys and Girls is an engaging survey of English letters designed to introduce young readers to the great writers, works, and traditions of the national canon. Moving from early legends and medieval poetry to Shakespeare, Milton, the novelists, and Victorian authors, the book combines literary history with anecdote, summary, and moral reflection. Its style is clear, narrative, and warmly didactic, characteristic of early twentieth-century educational writing that sought to make culture accessible without sacrificing reverence for its achievements. H. E. Marshall, the pen name of Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall, was a Scottish-born writer best known for popular histories and literary introductions for children. Her works reflect the educational ideals of her time: the belief that children should inherit a living sense of history, language, and national imagination. Marshall's experience as a storyteller and compiler of historical narratives helped her transform complex literary developments into memorable episodes and approachable portraits of authors. This volume is recommended for readers seeking a lucid, affectionate gateway into English literary heritage. Though modern scholarship may frame the canon more broadly, Marshall's book remains valuable for its narrative charm, pedagogical clarity, and sincere enthusiasm for literature as a formative cultural force.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length22 hrs 24 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1English Literature for Boys and Girls (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5YEAR 7
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6Chapter I IN THE LISTENING TIME
7Chapter II THE STORY OF THE CATTLE RAID OF COOLEY
8Chapter III ONE OF THE SORROWS OF STORY-TELLING
9Chapter IV THE STORY OF A LITERARY LIE
10Chapter V THE STORY OF FINGAL
11Chapter VI ABOUT SOME OLD WELSH STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS
12Chapter VII HOW THE STORY OF ARTHUR WAS WRITTEN IN ENGLISH
13Chapter VIII THE BEGINNING OF THE READING TIME
14Chapter IX "THE PASSING OF ARTHUR"
15Chapter X THE ADVENTURES OF AN OLD ENGLISH BOOK
16Chapter XI THE STORY OF BEOWULF
17Chapter XII THE FATHER OF ENGLISH SONG
18Chapter XIII HOW CAEDMON SANG, AND HOW HE FELL ONCE MORE ON SILENCE
19Chapter XIV THE FATHER OF ENGLISH HISTORY
20Chapter XV HOW ALFRED THE GREAT FOUGHT WITH HIS PEN
21Chapter XVI WHEN ENGLISH SLEPT
22Chapter XVII THE STORY OF HAVELOK THE DANE
23Chapter XVIII ABOUT SOME SONG STORIES
24Chapter XIX "PIERS THE PLOUGHMAN"
25Chapter XX "PIERS THE PLOUGHMAN" — continued
26Chapter XXI HOW THE BIBLE CAME TO THE PEOPLE
27Chapter XXII CHAUCER—BREAD AND MILK FOR CHILDREN
28Chapter XXIII CHAUCER—"THE CANTERBURY TALES"
29Chapter XXIV CHAUCER—AT THE TABARD INN
30Chapter XXV THE FIRST ENGLISH GUIDE-BOOK
31Chapter XXVI BARBOUR—"THE BRUCE," THE BEGINNINGS OF A. STRUGGLE
32Chapter XXVII BARBOUR—"THE BRUCE," THE END OF THE STRUGGLE
33Chapter XXVIII A POET KING
34Chapter XXIX THE DEATH OF THE POET KING
35Chapter XXX DUNBAR—THE WEDDING OF THE THISTLE AND THE ROSE
36Chapter XXXI AT THE SIGN OF THE RED PALE
37YEAR 8
38Chapter XXXIII HOW THE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS
39Chapter XXXIV THE STORY OF EVERYMAN
40Chapter XXXV HOW A POET COMFORTED A GIRL
41Chapter XXXVI THE RENAISSANCE
42Chapter XXXVII THE LAND OF NOWHERE
43Chapter XXXVIII THE DEATH OF SIR THOMAS MORE
44Chapter XXXIX HOW THE SONNET CAME TO ENGLAND
45Chapter XL THE BEGINNING OF BLANK VERSE
46Chapter XLI SPENSER—THE "SHEPHERD'S CALENDAR"
47Chapter XLII SPENSER—THE "FAERY QUEEN"
48Chapter XLIII SPENSER—HIS LAST DAYS
49Chapter XLIV ABOUT THE FIRST THEATERS
50Chapter XLV SHAKESPEARE—THE BOY
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