Focusing on the spectacle of Augustan Society, this work explores the intricacies of English culture during a pivotal era in English Literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the societal dynamics and cultural developments that characterized the period, offering readers a deeper understanding of its significance. Through this examination, the book sheds light on the influences and themes that shaped the literature of the time.
At eighty-one, Pat Rogers shares a lifelong passion for literature through her third published work, filled with vibrant characters and engaging activities. Despite not knowing how to write music, she channels melodies that inspire her writing, resulting in a collection of her handwritten creations. Readers are invited to connect with her through her website, reflecting her desire for interaction and feedback. This book showcases her unique perspective and dedication to storytelling.
Tris Carter Horne's life takes a dark turn when his lifelong dreams of a beautiful girl transform into terrifying nightmares. These nightmares culminate in a fierce battle with a savage creature, leading him to a mysterious realm after a harrowing fall. Awakening in this strange land, Tris grapples with fear and uncertainty about his safety and the potential return of the monstrous beings. The story delves into themes of courage, the unknown, and the struggle between dreams and reality as Tris navigates this perilous new world.
This revised and updated volume explores the richness, diversity, and continuity of Britains literary heritage. Under the general editorship of Pat Rogers, some of Britain's foremost literary scholars trace the history of English literature from its first stirrings in Anglo-Saxon poetry tothe present day.An Outline of English Literature, Second Edition, offers detailed treatments of major writers such as Shakespeare, Chaucer, Milton, Donne, Wordsworth, Dickens, Eliot, and Auden, and up-to-date discussions of living authors such as Muriel Spark, Seamus Heaney, and Martin Amis. It also moves beyond thesefacts and events to characterize the broad sweep of ideas and the main concerns of British writers over the past thirteen centuries. An Outline of English Literature, Second Edition weaves together the complex strands of English literature into a highly readable narrative.
Světová četba pro školáky je edice bohatě ilustrovaných, citlivě převyprávěných a zkrácených děl světové literatury. Hlavní hrdina knihy, lodní lékař a později kapitán Lemuel Gulliver, v ní vypráví o neuvěřitelných dobrodružstvích, která prožil u maličkých obyvatel Liliputu, u brobdingnackých obrů, u učenců na létajícím ostrově Laputa a nakonec u moudrých koní Hvajninimů
Britain boasts a literary heritage unmatched in the Western world, explored in this lavishly illustrated volume. Under the editorship of Pat Rogers, leading literary scholars trace the evolution of English literature from its early Anglo-Saxon poetry to contemporary works. The contributors focus on conveying the joy of literature rather than merely outlining schools and periods. Central to the narrative is Shakespeare, featured in a dedicated chapter, alongside in-depth discussions of major writers like Chaucer, Milton, Donne, Wordsworth, Dickens, Eliot, and Auden, as well as contemporary authors such as Muriel Spark and Seamus Heaney. This work goes beyond a simple chronology, offering a core of essential information, including reading suggestions, maps, a chronological table, and a detailed index with birth and death dates. It characterizes the overarching ideas and concerns of British writers over thirteen centuries. The illustrations—thirty-five in color and over two hundred in black and white—enhance the text, depicting manuscripts, book illustrations, art, architecture, portraits, social scenes, landscapes, and caricatures. These visuals illuminate the literature and the cultural context that shaped it. The contributors, experts in their fields, infuse the narrative with enthusiasm, weaving together the complex strands of English literature into an engaging account.