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100 1 _aLong, William J.
_q(William Joseph),
_d1867-1952
245 1 0 _aOutlines of English and American Literature :
_bAn Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They Lived
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Franks, Bill Keir and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Outlines of English and American Literature" by William J. Long is a scholarly work that appears to have been written in the early 20th century. This publication serves as an introduction to significant writers in both English and American literature, exploring their key works and the historical contexts in which they created. The text aims to make literature accessible and engaging by treating its authors as relatable figures rather than distant icons, highlighting the vitality and human experience mediated through their writings. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his personal journey through literature, expressing a desire to revitalize the study of great texts by emphasizing their relationship to life. Long sets out to define literature and distinguish between works meant for knowledge versus those crafted for aesthetic enjoyment. He also outlines his approach to the textual material, which includes discussions on historical developments in both English and American literature, analysis of significant literary figures, and an exploration of their enduring influences. This introductory chapter establishes a framework for understanding literature as a living entity intertwined with human experience, inviting readers to engage with the richness of literary tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican literature -- History and criticism
653 _aEnglish literature -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7800
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