English Literature: Modern
1633
Published in 1633, 'English Literature: Modern' by G. H. Mair offers a scholarly analysis of English literature, focusing on the thematic movements rather than mere biographical details. Mair emphasizes the Renaissance as a transformative period that expanded cultural horizons through the rediscovery of classical texts and the rise of humanism. This work serves as an introduction to modern English literature, exploring its evolution and the impact of significant literary movements that followed the Renaissance.
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“The reading of the ancients awakened new delight in the melody and beauty of language: men became intoxicated with words. The practice of rhetoric was universal and it quickly coloured all literature. It””
— G. H. Mair
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