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Loading... A history of English literature (edition 1973)by Peter Quennell (Author)This well worn volume was published in 1973 and it lacks the more recent PC language relating to racism, sexism, or animal cruelty. Though I've never read a reference book straight through, this was interesting enough to continue from the compelling "Anglo-Saxon Prelude" to the mid-twentieth century. The range of the enlightening illustrations make the more repetitious or boring entries more lively. And some of the stronger opinions remain disputable: "A far finer artist than Hardy, and a much more conscientious and celebrate craftsman was HENRY JAMES..." ...who can be more dismally boring than any of Hardy. Still, it is a decent reference with fun pictures. |
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relating to racism, sexism, or animal cruelty.
Though I've never read a reference book straight through, this was interesting enough to continue
from the compelling "Anglo-Saxon Prelude" to the mid-twentieth century.
The range of the enlightening illustrations make the more repetitious or boring entries more lively.
And some of the stronger opinions remain disputable:
"A far finer artist than Hardy, and a much more conscientious and celebrate craftsman was HENRY JAMES..."
...who can be more dismally boring than any of Hardy.
Still, it is a decent reference with fun pictures. ( )