Prefaces and prologues to famous books : with introductions, notes and…
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"Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books" edited by Charles W. Eliot, is a collection of literary introductions, prefaces, and prologues from notable works, created during the early 20th century. This anthology compiles pieces that illuminate the thoughts and intentions of authors, providing insights into their literary creations, as well as the historical context in which they were written. The focus is on how these introductory pieces convey the personality and intention of
the authors, offering deeper understanding and appreciation for their works. The opening portion of this collection introduces the concept of prefaces and prologues as intimate expressions from authors to their readers, reflecting their hopes, fears, and artistic sensibilities. It emphasizes the importance of these writings not only as gateways to the main texts but also as standalone pieces that may carry significance even after the original works have faded in relevance. By presenting examples from William Caxton and others, Eliot establishes how these introductory statements provide valuable insights into the literary traditions and ideological contexts of their times, setting the stage for the exploration of various renowned texts contained within the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 |
| Contributor | Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564 |
| Contributor | Caxton, William, 1422?-1492? |
| Contributor | Condell, Henry, -1627 |
| Contributor | Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543 |
| Contributor | Dryden, John, 1631-1700 |
| Contributor | Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754 |
| Contributor | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
| Contributor | Heminge, John, 1556?-1630 |
| Contributor | Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885 |
| Contributor | Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 |
| Contributor | Knox, John, 1514?-1572 |
| Contributor | Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727 |
| Contributor | Raleigh, Walter, 1552?-1618 |
| Contributor | Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 |
| Contributor | Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893 |
| Contributor | Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 |
| Contributor | Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 |
| Title | Prefaces and prologues to famous books : with introductions, notes and illustrations |
| Series Title | Harvard Classics, Volume 39 |
| Credits | Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | P: Language and Literatures |
| Subject | Prefaces |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13182 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13182-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1159 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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