Practical Modern English, Volume 3University of London Press, 1949 |
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Page 124
... interest in literature and were termed the " blue - stockings . " Pope died in 1744 when Johnson was still slowly making his way . Addison and Steele were dead , Swift was ill , but the work these men had done endured . Almost until the ...
... interest in literature and were termed the " blue - stockings . " Pope died in 1744 when Johnson was still slowly making his way . Addison and Steele were dead , Swift was ill , but the work these men had done endured . Almost until the ...
Page 137
... interest in poetry , for he used old stories in British history which had been neglected since Shakespeare's day . This served with the awakened interest in nature to turn the thoughts of the people still further from the ...
... interest in poetry , for he used old stories in British history which had been neglected since Shakespeare's day . This served with the awakened interest in nature to turn the thoughts of the people still further from the ...
Page 283
... interest mainly on character ; others mainly on interest . Which type of novel do you prefer ? Give your reasons , and illustrate your answer by reference to a book you have enjoyed . 45. Say in which Shakespearian plays four of the ...
... interest mainly on character ; others mainly on interest . Which type of novel do you prefer ? Give your reasons , and illustrate your answer by reference to a book you have enjoyed . 45. Say in which Shakespearian plays four of the ...
Contents
THE LITERATURE OF THE ANGLOSAXONS | 9 |
THE NORMAN CONQUEST AND AFTER | 18 |
GEOFFREY CHAUCER THE FATHER OF ENGLISH POETRY | 24 |
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