03082cam a22005413u 4500 13182 UtSlPG 20260610133319.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 P Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926 Prefaces and prologues to famous books Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Harvard Classics, Volume 39 Release date is 2004-08-15 Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books" edited by Charles W. Eliot, is a collection of literary introductions, prefaces, and prologues from notable works, created during the early 20th century. This anthology compiles pieces that illuminate the thoughts and intentions of authors, providing insights into their literary creations, as well as the historical context in which they were written. The focus is on how these introductory pieces convey the personality and intention of the authors, offering deeper understanding and appreciation for their works. The opening portion of this collection introduces the concept of prefaces and prologues as intimate expressions from authors to their readers, reflecting their hopes, fears, and artistic sensibilities. It emphasizes the importance of these writings not only as gateways to the main texts but also as standalone pieces that may carry significance even after the original works have faded in relevance. By presenting examples from William Caxton and others, Eliot establishes how these introductory statements provide valuable insights into the literary traditions and ideological contexts of their times, setting the stage for the exploration of various renowned texts contained within the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Prefaces Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564 Caxton, William, 1422?-1492? Condell, Henry, -1627 Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543 Dryden, John, 1631-1700 Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 Heminge, John, 1556?-1630 Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885 Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 Knox, John, 1514?-1572 Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727 Raleigh, Walter, 1552?-1618 Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893 Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 Harvard Classics, Volume 39 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13182 54572 54572