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100	1		_aMarshall, H. E. _q(Henrietta Elizabeth), _d1867-1941
245	1	0	_aEnglish Literature for Boys and Girls
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-05-01
520			_a"English Literature for Boys and Girls" by H. E. Marshall is a collection designed to introduce young readers to English literary heritage, most likely written in the early 20th century. The book covers a wide array of stories, historical accounts, and folk tales from British literature, spanning centuries and showcasing different genres and authors. Marshall's aim is to engage children in the rich tapestry of English storytelling, highlighting not just the narratives but the evolution of literature over time. The opening portion of the work begins with an exploration of the origins of storytelling, emphasizing its role in human culture from the earliest civilizations to more structured literary forms. It illustrates how oral traditions gave way to written literature, explaining the transition from a time when stories were shared around fires to the age of manuscripts and printed books. Through vivid imagery and reflections on the nature of stories, Marshall sets the stage for the tales and characters she intends to present, engaging young readers' imaginations and inviting them to appreciate the beauty and history of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish literature -- History and criticism
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5725
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