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100 1 _aBeers, Henry A.
_q(Henry Augustin),
_d1847-1926
245 1 0 _aBrief History of English and American Literature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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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500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-15
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"Brief History of English and American Literature" by Henry A. Beers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development of literature in England and America, spanning significant authors, works, and literary movements. Beers emphasizes the impact of various historical and cultural forces on literary expression, exploring how the literature reflects the changing society. The opening of the book provides an introduction by John Fletcher Hurst, who outlines the importance of studying literature, especially for ministers and students of religious history. It emphasizes that the pursuit of literary knowledge is essential for an understanding of human thought and cultural aspirations. Hurst highlights a methodical approach to studying literature, suggesting the need to categorize writers by their periods, styles, and influences. While Beers' overview will ultimately touch upon various forms and periods in literature, the introduction focuses on establishing a groundwork for understanding the organizational structure of the literary history to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican literature -- History and criticism
653 _aEnglish literature -- History and criticism
653 _aEnglish-speaking countries -- Intellectual life
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21090
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