A First View Of English And American Literature

by William Vaughn Moody, Percy Holmes Boynton, Robert Morss Lovett, et al.

Book Overview

A First View of English and American Literature is a comprehensive book written by William V. Moody that provides an overview of the literary works produced in England and America. The book is designed to serve as a guide for students who are new to the study of literature and want to develop a basic understanding of the subject.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on English literature and the second part focusing on American literature. In each part, Moody provides an overview of the major literary movements and genres, as well as a brief history of the development of literature in each country.The book covers a wide range of authors and works, from the medieval period to the modern era, including works by William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and Ernest Hemingway, among others. Moody also provides critical analysis of the works, highlighting their themes, motifs, and literary techniques.In addition to providing an overview of the literature, the book also includes a glossary of literary terms and a list of suggested readings for further exploration. Overall, A First View of English and American Literature is an excellent resource for anyone interested in gaining a basic understanding of the literary traditions of England and America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163306134
• ISBN13: 9781163306130
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"