Handbook of Universal Literature, From the Best and Latest Authorities by Botta
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"Handbook of Universal Literature, From the Best and Latest Authorities" by Anne C. Lynch Botta is a comprehensive reference work written during the mid-19th century. This literary handbook aims to provide readers a wide-ranging overview of various world literatures, their histories, and contributions from different cultures, making it a valuable resource for understanding global literary traditions. The opening of the handbook presents a prefatory note offering insights into its purpose and structure.
Botta notes the necessity for a revised edition due to the emergence of new literary names and cultures, particularly emphasizing the inclusion of Japan's literature, previously unknown to many Europeans. The introductory sections set the foundation for a systematic exploration of alphabets and writings, touching on the relationships between various writing systems, such as the Phoenician, Greek, and medieval scripts. The emphasis on understanding literature through the lens of historical context and cultural influence serves as a guiding principle throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Botta, Anne C. Lynch (Anne Charlotte Lynch), 1815-1891 |
|---|---|
| Title | Handbook of Universal Literature, From the Best and Latest Authorities |
| Credits | Produced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8163 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08163-2 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 615 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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