The British Essayists V34

The British Essayists V34

James Ferguson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781104384326
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The British Essayists V34: To Which Are Prefixed Prefaces Biographical, Historical, And Critical is a book written by James Ferguson and published in 1819. This volume is part of a larger collection of essays by British authors that were originally published in various magazines and journals during the 18th century. The book contains a series of essays written by various authors, including Joseph Addison, Richard Steele, Samuel Johnson, and Oliver Goldsmith. Each essay is preceded by a preface that provides biographical, historical, and critical context for the piece. The prefaces are written by James Ferguson, who was a Scottish writer and journalist. He provides detailed information about the author of each essay, as well as the historical and cultural context in which it was written. The essays themselves cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, society, and culture. They offer insights into the intellectual and cultural milieu of 18th-century Britain and provide a glimpse into the minds of some of the most influential writers of the time. Overall, The British Essayists V34: To Which Are Prefixed Prefaces Biographical, Historical, And Critical is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British literature and culture. It offers a unique perspective on the intellectual and cultural trends of the 18th century and provides a wealth of information about some of the most important writers of the time.Containing Mirror, Volume One.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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