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Eliot, Charles William
1834
1926
Harvard Classics Volume 28
Essays English and American
Jonathan Swift by WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY
What is a University?; Site of a University; University Life at Athens by JOHN HENRY NEWMAN
The Study of Poetry by MATTHEW ARNOLD
Sesame: of Kings' Treasuries; Lilies: of Queens' Gardens by JOHN RUSKIN
John Milton by WALTER BAGEHOT
Science and Culture by THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY
Race and Language by EDWARD AUGUSTUS FREEMAN
Truth of Intercourse; Samuel Pepys by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
On the Elevation of the Laboring Classes by WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING
The Poetic Principle by EDGAR ALLAN POE
Walking by HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Abraham Lincoln; Democracy by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.
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"Harvard Classics Volume 28" by Charles William Eliot is a collection of essays that compiles significant writings from notable English and American authors, likely curated in the early 20th century. This volume brings together works by literary figures such as Jonathan Swift, John Henry Newman, and Matthew Arnold, among others. The essays encompass various themes, from the exploration of humor and societal critiques to discussions on education and the concept of a university. The opening of this anthology introduces the reader to its scope and purpose, emphasizing the contributions of influential writers. It begins with an introductory note about William Makepeace Thackeray, who discusses the lives and works of English humorists, particularly focusing on Jonathan Swift. Thackeray's essay delves into Swift's complex character and life, highlighting his wit and bitterness against society, as well as the emotional depths of his relationships. Through this exploration, the text sets the tone for a scholarly examination of literature that reflects on societal values, personal ambitions, and the intricate interplay between humor and tragedy in the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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