Publisher's Synopsis
""English Lands Letters and Kings from Elizabeth to Anne"" is a historical book written by Donald G. Mitchell that provides a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural developments in England during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I, King James I, and Queen Anne. The book explores the lives and achievements of notable figures such as William Shakespeare, Sir Francis Bacon, and John Milton, and examines the impact of their works on English literature and society. It also delves into the religious conflicts, wars, and economic changes that shaped England during this period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English history, literature, and culture from the late 16th to the early 18th century.1890. A litterateur of New Haven, who is best known by his earlier and still popular works, Dream Life and Reveries of a Bachelor, books of a pleasantly sentimental cast. Towards the end of his long life, Mitchell wrote English Lands, Letters, and Kings, which contains many shrewd observations concerning his contemporaries, as well as pungent estimates, often mingled with humour, of the writings and character of earlier authors, but is generally not considered as original contributions to critical 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.
