Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of Nineteenth Century Literature 1780-1895"" is a comprehensive survey of the literary trends, movements, and figures that defined the 19th century. Written by George Saintsbury, a prominent literary critic and historian, the book covers a wide range of genres and national literatures, including Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, and Symbolism, as well as English, French, German, and American literature. The book is organized chronologically and thematically, tracing the evolution of literary forms and styles, the emergence of new literary schools, and the social and cultural contexts that shaped literary production. It explores the major literary figures of the century, such as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, Keats, Dickens, Thackeray, Balzac, Flaubert, Zola, and Whitman, as well as lesser-known writers and movements. Throughout the book, Saintsbury offers insightful and nuanced analyses of the literary works, highlighting their aesthetic qualities, thematic concerns, and historical significance. He also provides a critical perspective on the literary debates and controversies of the time, such as the tension between Romanticism and Classicism, the rise of realism and naturalism, and the impact of industrialization and urbanization on literature. Overall, ""A History of Nineteenth Century Literature 1780-1895"" is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and general readers interested in the literary history of the 19th century. It offers a rich and engaging portrait of a century that witnessed some of the most significant transformations in literary culture and society.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.
