Essays Modern And Elizabethan (1910) - Edward Dowden - Bog

Essays Modern and Elizabethan is a collection of literary essays written by Edward Dowden and published in 1910. The book contains a total of ten essays, five of which focus on modern literature and five on Elizabethan literature. The modern essays cover a range of topics including the works of Walt Whitman, the poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne, and the novels of George Meredith. Dowden also explores the themes of love and death in modern literature and discusses the influence of French writers on English literature. The Elizabethan essays examine the works of William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson, among others. Dowden delves into the political and social context of Elizabethan England and explores the themes of love, death, and power in these works. Throughout the book, Dowden provides insightful analysis and commentary on the literary works he discusses, drawing on his extensive knowledge of English literature and history. Essays Modern and Elizabethan is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of English literature from the Elizabethan era to the early 20th century.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.