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James Runcieman Sutherland

    James Runcieman Sutherland was an English scholar and teacher, noted for his academic contributions and his widely enjoyed compilations. His scholarly work delved into English literature, particularly focusing on periods such as the Restoration and the eighteenth century, exploring poetry, prose, and satire. Beyond his academic pursuits, Sutherland compiled popular anthologies like 'The Oxford Book of English Talk' and 'The Oxford Book of Literary Anecdotes,' making literary history accessible and engaging for a broad audience. His legacy lies in both rigorous academic analysis and in sharing the richness of English literary tradition.

    English Satire
    The Oxford Book of Literary Anecdotes
    • 2021
    • 1975

      The Oxford Book of Literary Anecdotes

      • 382 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
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      A personal selection of previously published anecdotes providing characteristic glimpses of literary men and women and their literary preoccupations and activities, drawn from over a thousand years of English literature

      The Oxford Book of Literary Anecdotes