Halleck's New English Literature by Reuben Post Halleck

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"Halleck's New English Literature" by Reuben Post Halleck is a comprehensive educational text written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide an insightful and structured overview of the evolution of English literature, emphasizing significant literary movements, key authors, and distinctive qualities that characterize different periods. It seeks to inspire a passion for literature among students and includes suggestions for further reading to encourage continued exploration. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent and methodology. Halleck emphasizes the importance of literature as a reflection of cultural ideals and the growth of society across generations. In the introductory chapters, he discusses the significance of knowing the geographical and historical context of literary works, suggesting that understanding the authors’ environments—both physically and intellectually—enhances the appreciation of their contributions to literature. The preface indicates that the text aims to engage students not just in historical knowledge but also in the emotional and intellectual depth of literary experiences, setting the framework for a detailed exploration of literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 20th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Halleck, Reuben Post, 1859-1936
Title Halleck's New English Literature
Note Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Stan Goodman, Keith M. Eckrich and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English literature -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 10631
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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