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Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860

By George Saintsbury
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A series of critical studies surveys a selection of late-eighteenth to mid-nineteenth-century English writers, offering close readings of their styles, temperaments, and reputations. An opening essay on the kinds of criticism contrasts aesthetic and purportedly scientific approaches and defends attention to individual idiosyncrasy. Subsequent chapters examine poets, novelists, and reviewers in chronological order by birth, weighing merits and misapprehensions, and tracing recurring themes and formal traits. Brief appendices revisit questions about two subjects in light of later developments. The tone is evaluative and historical, combining textual analysis with wider reflections on critical method.

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George Saintsbury

George Saintsbury (1845-1933) was a prominent English literary critic, historian, and scholar, known for his extensive contributions to the study of literature. His works often explore the evolution of literary forms and styles, with notable titles including "A History of Elizabethan Literature" and "A History of the French Novel." Saintsbury's scholarship is characterized by a deep appreciation for the nuances of literary criticism and taste, as seen in his multi-volume series on European literary criticism. He also authored essays and manuals that reflect his expertise in English prosody and literature, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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