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100 1 _aMair, G. H.
_q(George Herbert),
_d1887-1926
245 1 0 _aEnglish Literature: Modern
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aHome University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 27
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Cera Kruger and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"English Literature: Modern" by G. H. Mair is a scholarly exploration of English literature written in the early 20th century. In this work, Mair aims to highlight the overarching ideas and literary movements that defined different eras, rather than focusing strictly on factual recountings of authors' lives or specific dates. The book serves as a general introduction to the topic, likely appealing to those interested in understanding the breadth and depth of modern English literature through thematic analysis, particularly the Renaissance and its literary implications. The opening of the book presents a broad overview of the Renaissance, emphasizing its significance as a transformative period in human thought and creativity. Mair discusses how this era marked a pivotal widening of cultural horizons via the rediscovery of classical texts and ideas, alongside groundbreaking scientific discoveries and global explorations. He notes how these developments rekindled an interest in humanism, which profoundly impacted literature, leading to a new appreciation for art and human life. Mair sets the stage for an in-depth examination of subsequent literary movements by illuminating how the Renaissance' intellectual spirit laid the foundations for the richness of Elizabethan poetry, prose, and drama that emerged later. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish literature -- History and criticism
830 0 _aHome University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 27
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11327
999 _c52773
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