The Literary History of England in the End of the Eighteenth and Beginning of the Nineteenth Century; Volume 3

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In this classic work of literary history, Margaret Oliphant explores the vibrant and dynamic period of English culture that saw the rise of Romanticism, the Gothic novel, and the works of Jane Austen and Walter Scott. She traces the evolution of English literature from the staid neoclassicism of the eighteenth century to the revolutionary new forms and ideas of the early nineteenth century. With its erudite analysis and lively writing style, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.