Eliot, Charles William 1834-1926 creator 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 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2004-08-15 Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Prefaces P Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13182 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13182 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133319.0 13182