A Thousand and One Gems of English Prose, Charles MacKay (9781023880329) — Readings Books

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A Thousand and One Gems of English Prose
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A Thousand and One Gems of English Prose

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"A Thousand and One Gems of English Prose," compiled by Charles Mackay, offers a rich collection of excerpts from some of the finest writers in the English language. Published in 1872, this anthology showcases a diverse range of prose styles and subjects, reflecting the literary tastes and intellectual concerns of the Victorian era.

The selections include essays, historical accounts, philosophical reflections, and imaginative narratives, providing readers with a broad overview of English literary achievements. This volume serves as both an educational resource and a source of aesthetic pleasure, inviting readers to discover and appreciate the enduring beauty and power of well-crafted prose. Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in English literature, "A Thousand and One Gems of English Prose" remains a valuable contribution to literary studies and a testament to the enduring legacy of English prose.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
546
ISBN
9781023880329

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"A Thousand and One Gems of English Prose," compiled by Charles Mackay, offers a rich collection of excerpts from some of the finest writers in the English language. Published in 1872, this anthology showcases a diverse range of prose styles and subjects, reflecting the literary tastes and intellectual concerns of the Victorian era.

The selections include essays, historical accounts, philosophical reflections, and imaginative narratives, providing readers with a broad overview of English literary achievements. This volume serves as both an educational resource and a source of aesthetic pleasure, inviting readers to discover and appreciate the enduring beauty and power of well-crafted prose. Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in English literature, "A Thousand and One Gems of English Prose" remains a valuable contribution to literary studies and a testament to the enduring legacy of English prose.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
546
ISBN
9781023880329