Project Gutenberg 2007-04-15 Public domain in the USA. 659 Beers, Henry A. (Henry Augustin) 1847 1926 Beers, Henry Augustin Brief History of English and American Literature E-text prepared by Al Haines "Brief History of English and American Literature" by Henry A. Beers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development of literature in England and America, spanning significant authors, works, and literary movements. Beers emphasizes the impact of various historical and cultural forces on literary expression, exploring how the literature reflects the changing society. The opening of the book provides an introduction by John Fletcher Hurst, who outlines the importance of studying literature, especially for ministers and students of religious history. It emphasizes that the pursuit of literary knowledge is essential for an understanding of human thought and cultural aspirations. Hurst highlights a methodical approach to studying literature, suggesting the need to categorize writers by their periods, styles, and influences. While Beers' overview will ultimately touch upon various forms and periods in literature, the introduction focuses on establishing a groundwork for understanding the organizational structure of the literary history to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American literature -- History and criticism English literature -- History and criticism English-speaking countries -- Intellectual life PR PS Text Category: History - American Category: History - British 1060242 2025-08-09T04:45:26.486829 text/html 1060174 2025-01-09T04:52:46.309127 text/html 492489 2025-08-09T04:45:39.880798 application/epub+zip 507453 2025-08-09T04:45:30.050844 application/epub+zip 487958 2025-08-09T04:45:28.674880 application/epub+zip 879800 2025-08-09T04:45:46.789738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 806723 2025-08-09T04:45:38.929805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 775561 2022-09-10T05:47:35.268313 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 984228 2025-08-09T04:45:25.799878 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 984083 2007-04-24T12:58:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 984108 2007-04-24T12:59:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19752 2025-08-09T04:45:46.944736 application/rdf+xml 16231 2025-08-09T04:45:29.210831 image/jpeg 3589 2025-08-09T04:45:28.964817 image/jpeg 393595 2007-04-24T13:01:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 393398 2007-04-24T13:01:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 487546 2025-08-09T04:45:26.565847 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