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English Literature
Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English Speaking World by William J. Long (1867 - 19
This book, which presents the whole splendid history of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the close of the Victorian Era, has three specific aims. The first is to create or to encourage in every student the desire to read the best books, and to know literature itself rather than what has been written about literature. The second is to interpret literature both personally and historically, that is, to show how a great book generally reflects not only the author's life and thought but also the spirit of the age and the ideals of the nation's history. The third aim is to show, by a...
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4.5 stars from 13 ratings
Absolutely boring
The narrator is very dry. There’s no excitement in this podcast whatsoever, such as you would get from listening to someone of the caliber of Dan Carlin.
Lord Newcomb via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/10/18
Sometimes it's hard to believe this guys isn't a professional linguist.
mustaphamond via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/02/16
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