Publisher's Synopsis
""Of English Literature in the Reign of Victoria with A Glance at the Past"" is a book written by Henry Morley, which explores the literary landscape of England during the reign of Queen Victoria. The book provides an overview of the major literary figures and movements of the time, including the Victorian novelists such as Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Thomas Hardy, as well as the poets such as Alfred Lord Tennyson and Robert Browning. In addition to discussing the works of these prominent writers, Morley also provides a historical context for the development of English literature, tracing its roots back to the Elizabethan era and examining the influence of earlier writers such as Shakespeare and Milton. Throughout the book, Morley offers insightful analysis and criticism of the works he discusses, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the literary achievements of the Victorian era. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature, history, or culture, and remains an important contribution to the study of Victorian literature.1881. Tauchnitz Edition. With a Frontispiece. Contents: A Glance at the Past. From the Beginning to the Reign of Elizabeth; From the Reign of Elizabeth to the Reign of Anne; From the Reign of Anne to the Reign of Victoria. In The Reign of Victoria. Of those who were old at the Beginning of the Reign; and of the Poets, Wordsworth, Southey, Landor; Journalists of the Elder Generation, Essayists and Poets; Of Women who wrote in the Early Part of the Reign; Of those by whom Cheap Literature was made useful; and of the Earlier Life of Thomas Babington Macaulay; Of Writers who were between Fifty and Sixty years old at the Beginning of the Reign; Men of the next Decade of Years; Of Thomas Carlyle, and of Divines and Wits; Onward Battle; The best Vigour of the Time; and what remains of it.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.
