Project Gutenberg 2006-04-28 Public domain in the USA. 149 Froude, James Anthony 1818 1894 Froude, J. A. (James Anthony) Belloc, Hilaire 1870 1953 Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Belloc, H. Essays in Literature and History Introduction by Hilaire Belloc. Introduction -- Arnold's poems -- Words about Oxford -- England's forgotten worthies -- The Book of Job -- The lives of the saints -- The dissolution of the monasteries -- The philosophy of Christianity -- A plea for the free discussion of theological difficulties -- Spinoza -- Reynard the fox -- The commonplace book of Richard Hilles. Produced by Michael Madden "Essays in Literature and History" by James Anthony Froude is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work delves into various subjects related to literature and historical figures, reflecting on specific themes from the past, particularly the Victorian era. Froude's combative writing style challenges conventional thoughts and critiques established norms, which may appeal to readers interested in literature, history, and intellectual debates. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Froude's perspective and establishes his critical tone. He reflects on the cultural and literary climate of the Victorian era, criticizing its constraints on individual expression and thought. Froude argues that the period was marked by hypocrisy and complacency, as it struggled between tradition and innovation. The essays promise to engage with historical figures and literary contributions that shaped the era, while also exploring the interplay between literature and cultural values. Through this introduction, Froude's assertive voice and unique insights into the literary landscape of his time are evident, setting the stage for a thought-provoking examination of the influences of history on literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en History Literature PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: History - Modern (1750+) 744411 2025-07-08T03:49:43.104556 text/html 744232 2025-01-08T03:51:56.929874 text/html 363279 2025-07-08T03:49:52.221545 application/epub+zip 373568 2025-07-08T03:49:46.364522 application/epub+zip 354528 2025-07-08T03:49:45.159533 application/epub+zip 639674 2025-07-08T03:49:56.819490 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611528 2025-07-08T03:49:51.442504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 569505 2022-09-08T15:38:59.092556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 713152 2025-07-08T03:49:42.662542 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 713113 2006-04-28T09:29:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19525 2025-07-08T03:49:56.953465 application/rdf+xml 16474 2025-07-08T03:49:45.653534 image/jpeg 3933 2025-07-08T03:49:45.404536 image/jpeg 273963 2006-04-28T09:29:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 361397 2025-07-08T03:49:43.163573 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 en.wikipedia