Publisher's Synopsis
""Specimens of English Prose: From Malory to Carlyle"" is a book edited by Bertha M. Skeat and published in 1899. The book is a collection of excerpts from various English prose works from the 15th to the 19th century. The works included in the book range from the medieval romance of Sir Thomas Malory to the writings of the Victorian author Thomas Carlyle. The book is intended to provide readers with a representative sample of English prose throughout history, highlighting the evolution of the language and its literary styles. The book includes works from authors such as William Tyndale, John Bunyan, and Samuel Johnson, among others. Each excerpt is accompanied by notes and commentary from the editor, providing context and analysis for readers. ""Specimens of English Prose"" is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as for anyone interested in the evolution 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.
