The Literary Primer First Steps With Good Writers (1901)

The Literary Primer: First Steps With Good Writers is a book written by Mary Elizabeth Burt and first published in 1901. The book is a guide for beginners in literature, providing an introduction to some of the most important writers and works in the English language. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different writer or group of writers. Burt covers a wide range of authors, from Shakespeare and Milton to Dickens and Thackeray. She also includes lesser-known writers, such as John Bunyan and Samuel Johnson.The aim of the book is to help readers develop a love of literature and to provide them with the tools to appreciate and understand great writing. Burt includes excerpts from the works of each writer she discusses, along with commentary and analysis. She also provides exercises and questions for readers to help them engage with the material and develop their critical thinking skills.Overall, The Literary Primer: First Steps With Good Writers is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of literature and become a more thoughtful reader. Burt's clear writing style and thoughtful analysis make this book an accessible and engaging introduction to some of the greatest writers in 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.