02266cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324501020016426400510026630000470031733600260036433700260039033800360041650000310045250800740048352012540055753400450181165300480185685600430190499900170194710609UtSlPG20260610133244.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLong, William J.q(William Joseph),d1867-195210aEnglish Literature :bIts History and Its Significance for the Life of the English-Speaking World 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aProduced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"English Literature" by William J. Long is a comprehensive text that serves as a historical account of English literature from its origins in Anglo-Saxon times through to the end of the Victorian Era. Written in the early 20th century, this work aims to instill a desire in students to read great literature while emphasizing both the personal and historical interpretations of literary works. Long strives to convey the evolution of literature, showcasing how it reflects the spirit of each era and the ideals that have shaped the English-speaking world.  The opening of the text introduces the reader to the overarching aims of the book, which include fostering a love for literature and providing insights into its significance. Long discusses the dual nature of literature, balancing enjoyment with analytical understanding, and highlights the personal qualities that resonate throughout literary history. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the socio-historical context behind literary works, setting the stage for chapters that will explore different periods and authors in detail, beginning with the profound influence of Anglo-Saxon poetry and its key figures like Beowulf and Cædmon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish literature -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10609  c52069d52069