The varying patterns in the development of English prose from the discursiveness of the fourteenth century to the directness of the twentieth are outlined in this book, which comprises the Alexander Lectures for 1956-57. As he traces the course of English prose history, the author quotes, for example and analysis, from Sidney, Lyly, Bacon, Hooker, Bunyan, Hobbes, Dryden, Meredith, James, D.H. Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, and others. Read More
The varying patterns in the development of English prose from the discursiveness of the fourteenth century to the directness of the twentieth are outlined in this book, which comprises the Alexander Lectures for 1956-57. As he traces the course of English prose history, the author quotes, for example and analysis, from Sidney, Lyly, Bacon, Hooker, Bunyan, Hobbes, Dryden, Meredith, James, D.H. Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, and others. Read Less
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Very Good. Book. 8vo or 8° (Medium Octavo): 7¾" x 9¾" tall. 123 pp. Nearly flawless book with minimal external wear. Small cut on front cover up top. Small Ink stain on back cover.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
