Publisher's Synopsis
Modern English Prose is a book written by George Rice Carpenter and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to the development of English prose from the 16th century to the early 20th century. It covers a wide range of authors and styles, including the works of Bacon, Milton, Addison, Steele, Swift, Johnson, Burke, Hazlitt, Carlyle, and Ruskin.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular period in the history of English prose. The first chapter covers the 16th century and the development of the English language. The second chapter focuses on the Elizabethan period and the works of Bacon and Hooker. The third chapter covers the 17th century and the works of Milton, Bunyan, and Dryden.The fourth chapter covers the 18th century and the works of Addison, Steele, Swift, and Johnson. The fifth chapter focuses on the Romantic period and the works of Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Shelley. The sixth chapter covers the Victorian period and the works of Tennyson, Browning, and Ruskin.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both students and general readers. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the development of the English language.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.
