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100 1 _aGates, Lewis E.
_q(Lewis Edwards),
_d1860-1924
245 1 0 _aThree studies in literature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _a"Originally introductory essays in volumes of selections from the prose writings of Jeffrey, Newman, and Arnold. The essay on Jeffrey has been rewritten and expanded."
500 _aRelease date is 2024-08-05
505 0 _aFrancis Jeffrey -- Newman as a prose-writer -- Matthew Arnold.
508 _aAaron Adrignola, Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Three Studies in Literature" by Lewis E. Gates is a collection of literary critiques written in the late 19th century. This work evaluates the critical contributions and reputations of three notable literary figures: Francis Jeffrey, John Henry Newman, and Matthew Arnold. It delves into their styles and the lasting impact they have made on literature and criticism, exploring how these writers shaped public opinion and literary discourse. The opening of the book begins with an exploration of Francis Jeffrey's critical prowess, setting the stage for a discussion of his fluctuating reputation in literary circles. It describes how Jeffrey, once a prominent figure revered for his contributions to the "Edinburgh Review", has somewhat faded from scholarly attention. Gates praises Jeffrey's versatility and sharp style while also raising questions about the relative merits of his critiques. Through careful analysis, the text presents Jeffrey's influence on literary criticism and situates it within a broader narrative of the evolving landscape of 19th-century literature. This initial examination hints at the deeper evaluations of Newman and Arnold that will follow, making it clear that this work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these critics' roles in shaping literary criticism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: The Macmillan Company, 1899
653 _aJeffrey, Francis Jeffrey, Lord, 1773-1850 -- Criticism and interpretation
653 _aArnold, Matthew, 1822-1888 -- Criticism and interpretation
653 _aNewman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890 -- Technique
653 _aEnglish prose literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/threestudiesinli00gaterich/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74191
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