02463cam a22003253u 4500 13240 UtSlPG 20260610133319.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR PS Cousin, John W. (John William), 1849-1910 A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Short_Biographical_Dictionary_of_English_Literature Release date is 2004-08-21 Produced by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders. This ebook has been produced through the direct participation of over 500 Distributed Proofreaders Volunteers to commemorate the occasion of DP's 5000th completed project. "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature" by John W. Cousin is a reference work published in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide concise biographical entries and insights into notable English authors, including those from America and the colonies, highlighting their contributions to literature and the contexts in which they lived and worked. The opening of the work includes an introduction that outlines the book's goals, indicating that it contains over 1,600 entries and acknowledges the impossibility of capturing every significant figure in English literature given the vast number of writers. Cousin emphasizes the need for careful selection and the inclusion of interesting details that reflect the lives and literary significance of these authors. The introduction also offers a brief overview of the challenges related to defining the boundaries of "literature" in this context, suggesting a wide-ranging approach to the subjects covered. Overall, it sets the stage for a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of literary figures up to the time of its writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English literature -- Bio-bibliography American literature -- Bio-bibliography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13240 54630 54630