From Chaucer to Tennyson by Henry A. Beers

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Author Beers, Henry A. (Henry Augustin), 1847-1926
Title From Chaucer to Tennyson
With Twenty-Nine Portraits and Selections from Thirty Authors
Note Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "From Chaucer to Tennyson" by Henry A. Beers is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book surveys the evolution of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period up through the Romantic era, focusing specifically on key authors and literary movements, including Geoffrey Chaucer and Alfred Tennyson among others. The opening of the text sets the stage for this literary journey by discussing the impact of the Norman Conquest on the development of the English language and literature. Beers explains how the introduction of Norman French transformed English, leading to a hybrid linguistic culture that reshaped literary output. He introduces the historical context by outlining the transitional periods of English literature, examining the slow rise of English as a written language again after centuries of linguistic upheaval, and hints at the emergence of prominent figures like Chaucer, who navigated and ultimately contributed significantly to this evolving literary landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English literature -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 11618
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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