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  • The salon and English letters

    Chapters on the interrelations of literature and society in the age of Johnson

    by Chauncey Brewster Tinker ...
    In "The Salon and English Letters," Chauncey Brewster Tinker presents a meticulous exploration of the relationship between literary salons and the evolution of English literature. Tinker's literary style is characterized by its analytical rigor and eloquent prose, as he deftly examines the role of social gatherings in fostering literary discourse and innovation. Set against the backdrop of 17th to ... Read more

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  • Selections From the Works of John Ruskin

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Victorian Era Through Art and Society

    by John Ruskin, Savannah Clarke ...
    In 'Selections From the Works of John Ruskin', readers are presented with a curated anthology that encapsulates the multifaceted genius of this Victorian polymath. Ruskin's prose, characterized by its poetic lyricism and incisive social critique, traverses themes of art, architecture, and the moral obligations of society. The selections illuminate his passionate beliefs in the intrinsic connection ... Read more

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  • Selections from the Works of John Ruskin

    by John Ruskin ...
    Translated by Chauncey Tinker ...
    According to Wikipedia: "John Ruskin (8 February 1819 20 January 1900) is best known for his work as an art critic, stage writer, and social critic, but is remembered as an author, poet and artist as well. Ruskin's essays on art and architecture were extremely influential in the Victorian and Edwardian eras." ... Read more

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  • James Joyce: The Complete Novels

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  • Lord Chesterfield's Letters

    by Lord Chesterfield ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
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  • A Sentimental Journey

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  • Silly Novels by Lady Novelists

    by George Eliot ...
    Describing the silliness and 'feminine fatuity' of many popular books by lady novelists, George Eliot perfectly skewers the formulaic yet bestselling works that dominated her time, with their loveably flawed heroines. She also examines the great women writers of France and their enrichment of the culture, and the varying qualities of literary translations.GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some ... Read more

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  • The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford (Complete)

    by Horace Walpole ...
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  • Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851

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    Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851 brings together a rich tapestry of scholarly curiosity, historical insight, and literary exploration. Compiled by Various contributors, this issue is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the nuances of language, antiquarian discoveries, and the meticulous study of literature and history.This BOOK captures the lively exchange of ideas and questions ... Read more

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  • Bibliomania; or Book-Madness

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    Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a prolific Scots man of letters, a poet, novelist, literary critic and contributor to anthropology. He now is best known as the collector of folk and fairy tales. As a journalist, poet, critic and historian, he soon made a reputation as one of the ablest and most versatile writers of the day. Lang was one of the founders of the study of "Psychical Research," and his ... Read more

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