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Tennyson: The Leslie Stephen Lecture, 1909 is a book written by William Paton Ker and published in 1909. The book is a collection of lectures that were given by Ker on the life and works of the famous English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson. Ker explores Tennyson's poetry and examines the themes and motifs that are present in his works. He also delves into the historical and cultural context of Tennyson's writing, providing insight into the poet's life and the events that influenced his work. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the poetry of Tennyson and the Victorian era in which he lived. It offers a comprehensive analysis of Tennyson's work and provides a deeper understanding of his contribution to English literature.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.

This lecture serves as an insightful introduction to the art of poetry, covering topics such as the elements of poetic imagery, structure, and language. It offers insights into the creative process of poetry and the role it plays in human culture. With practical examples and detailed analysis, this lecture is an excellent resource for aspiring poets and poetry enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Essays on Medieval Literature is a collection of essays written by William Paton Ker, a prominent literary critic and scholar of medieval literature. The book covers a wide range of topics related to medieval literature, including the Arthurian legend, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, and the works of Dante and Petrarch. Ker's essays are known for their insightful analysis and deep understanding of the literary traditions of the Middle Ages. He explores the themes, motifs, and literary techniques that were prevalent during this time period, and provides a historical and cultural context for each work he discusses. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of medieval literature. The first section, for example, is dedicated to the Arthurian legend and includes essays on King Arthur, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and the Holy Grail. Other sections discuss Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the works of Dante and Petrarch, and the medieval romance tradition. Overall, Essays on Medieval Literature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature of the Middle Ages. Ker's essays provide a comprehensive overview of the major works and themes of this period, and his insights continue to influence literary scholarship today.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.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Excerpt from Sir Walter Scott: A Lecture at the Sorbonne, May 22, 1919, in the Series of Conférences Louis Liard As to the truth of Stendhal's opinion about the vogue of Scott's novels and his place as chief of the romantics, there is no end to the list of witnesses who might be summoned. Perhaps it may be enough to remember how the young Balzac was carried away by the novels as they came fresh from the translator, almost immedi ately after their first appearance at home. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Epic and Romance - Essays on medieval literature is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Originally published in 1909, this book presents the content of the Leslie Stephen Lecture for that year, which was delivered by William Paton Ker at Cambridge University. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Tennyson, English poetry and literary criticism.