English Prose Fiction: Including Translations (1897)

By San Francisco Public Library

Book Overview

English Prose Fiction: Including Translations is a book published in 1897 by the San Francisco Free Public Library. The book is a collection of various works of English prose fiction, including translations of foreign works. The book is intended to provide readers with a comprehensive look at the development of English prose fiction, from its earliest beginnings to the present day.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a particular period or genre of English prose fiction. The first section covers the early development of English prose fiction, including works by Chaucer, Malory, and others. The second section covers the rise of the novel in the 18th century, including works by Defoe, Richardson, and Fielding. The third section covers the Romantic period, including works by Austen, Scott, and Shelley. The fourth section covers the Victorian era, including works by Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.The book also includes translations of foreign works, including works by French, German, and Russian authors. These translations are intended to provide readers with a broader understanding of the development of prose fiction across different cultures and languages.Overall, English Prose Fiction: Including Translations is a comprehensive and valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of English prose fiction. It provides readers with a broad overview of the genre, as well as insight into the works of individual authors and the cultural and historical contexts in which they were written.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: 1166957527
• ISBN13: 9781166957520
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"