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A Short Course In Literature

A Short Course In Literature

John Seely Hart

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781437467031
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A Short Course in Literature: English and American is a book written by John Seely Hart, first published in 1873. The book is a comprehensive guide to English and American literature, providing readers with an overview of the most important works and authors in both literary traditions. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of literary history, from the medieval period to the 19th century. Within each chapter, Hart provides detailed analyses of key literary works, as well as biographical information about the authors who wrote them. The book is intended as a textbook for students of literature, but it is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of English and American literature. Hart’s writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of literary expertise. Overall, A Short Course in Literature: English and American is an essential guide to the literary canon of the English-speaking world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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