Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 2690 Long, William J. (William Joseph) 1867 1952 Long, William Joseph English Literature Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English-Speaking World Produced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock and PG Distributed Proofreaders "English Literature" by William J. Long is a comprehensive text that serves as a historical account of English literature from its origins in Anglo-Saxon times through to the end of the Victorian Era. Written in the early 20th century, this work aims to instill a desire in students to read great literature while emphasizing both the personal and historical interpretations of literary works. Long strives to convey the evolution of literature, showcasing how it reflects the spirit of each era and the ideals that have shaped the English-speaking world. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the overarching aims of the book, which include fostering a love for literature and providing insights into its significance. Long discusses the dual nature of literature, balancing enjoyment with analytical understanding, and highlights the personal qualities that resonate throughout literary history. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the socio-historical context behind literary works, setting the stage for chapters that will explore different periods and authors in detail, beginning with the profound influence of Anglo-Saxon poetry and its key figures like Beowulf and Cædmon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English literature -- History and criticism PR Text Category: History - British 1578131 2025-08-05T04:09:59.448693 text/html 1597218 2024-10-28T17:56:02 text/html 7847985 2025-08-05T04:10:26.108609 application/epub+zip 7862468 2025-08-05T04:10:06.572664 application/epub+zip 644581 2025-08-05T04:10:01.019665 application/epub+zip 8645900 2025-08-05T04:10:37.571483 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8509864 2025-08-05T04:10:20.543567 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 987197 2022-09-05T08:44:09.426044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1326477 2025-08-05T04:09:56.631710 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1306792 2024-10-28T17:56:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15921 2025-08-05T04:10:38.270486 application/rdf+xml 13835 2025-08-05T04:10:01.613653 image/jpeg 3673 2025-08-05T04:10:01.314668 image/jpeg 14191463 2025-08-05T04:09:59.763677 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia