A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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"A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature" by John W. Cousin is a reference work published in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide concise biographical entries and insights into notable English authors, including those from America and the colonies, highlighting their contributions to literature and the contexts in which they lived and worked. The opening of the work includes an introduction that outlines the book's goals, indicating that it
contains over 1,600 entries and acknowledges the impossibility of capturing every significant figure in English literature given the vast number of writers. Cousin emphasizes the need for careful selection and the inclusion of interesting details that reflect the lives and literary significance of these authors. The introduction also offers a brief overview of the challenges related to defining the boundaries of "literature" in this context, suggesting a wide-ranging approach to the subjects covered. Overall, it sets the stage for a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of literary figures up to the time of its writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cousin, John W. (John William), 1849-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Short_Biographical_Dictionary_of_English_Literature |
| Credits |
Produced by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders. This ebook has been produced through the direct participation of over 500 Distributed Proofreaders Volunteers to commemorate the occasion of DP's 5000th completed project. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | English literature -- Bio-bibliography |
| Subject | American literature -- Bio-bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13240 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13240-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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