Project Gutenberg 2006-11-14 Public domain in the USA. 182 Lubbock, Percy 1879 1965 A Book of English Prose Part II, Arranged for Secondary and High Schools Produced by Al Haines "A Book of English Prose" by Percy Lubbock is a collection of literary excerpts arranged for educational purposes, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology features selections from notable English authors, exploring themes such as character, leadership, and human experience, making it suitable for students in secondary and high schools. It aims to provide insights into English prose and its evolution through time, combining historical contexts and literary craftsmanship. The beginning of the work introduces the editor’s intent and context, outlining the various contributors and their notable pieces. The collection starts with an excerpt from Sir Thomas Malory's "Morte d'Arthur," diving into the dramatic events surrounding the characters like King Arthur and Sir Gawaine. This is followed by poignant letters such as Queen Elizabeth I's speech to her last Parliament, which showcases her reflections on leadership and duty. The early passages set a tone of commentaries on life and mortality, paving the way for themes that resonate throughout English literature and encouraging readers to appreciate the depth of prose through a variety of perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Readers (Secondary) PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 336111 2025-08-08T10:47:55.043166 text/html 335932 2025-01-08T11:29:05.141339 text/html 206878 2025-08-08T10:48:01.524115 application/epub+zip 209747 2025-08-08T10:47:57.688128 application/epub+zip 195862 2025-08-08T10:47:56.607209 application/epub+zip 374495 2025-08-08T10:48:04.733143 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342452 2025-08-08T10:48:00.864130 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 323048 2022-09-09T11:21:30.603593 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 311490 2025-08-08T10:47:54.737167 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 311382 2006-11-14T09:55:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 311373 2006-11-14T09:55:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18886 2025-08-08T10:48:04.852085 application/rdf+xml 13528 2025-08-08T10:47:57.105147 image/jpeg 3906 2025-08-08T10:47:56.865150 image/jpeg 126403 2006-11-14T09:55:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 126362 2006-11-14T09:55:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 201462 2025-08-08T10:47:55.070151 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