History of English Literature Volume 1 (of 3) by Hippolyte Taine

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Author Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893
Author of introduction, etc. Clark, J. Scott (John Scott), 1854-1911
Translator Van Laun, Henri, 1820-1896
Title History of English Literature Volume 1 (of 3)
Note Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "History of English Literature Volume 1 (of 3)" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical analysis written during the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the development of English literature, examining the influence of various forces such as race, environment, and historical epochs on literary expression. It is notable for its psychological approach to literature, seeking to uncover the thoughts, emotions, and cultural contexts that shaped literary works and their authors. The opening of the book emphasizes the foundational aspects of English literature, starting with the Saxons and their environment. Taine paints a vivid picture of the harsh landscape of the North Sea coast, describing the struggles of the early Saxons, Angles, and Jutes who settled in what is now England. He explores how their physical surroundings shaped their temperament, characterizing them as robust but often violent, with a culture deeply rooted in survival and warfare. The text indicates that these early peoples, living in a grim world of marshes and forests, laid the groundwork for a literature that reflects their experiences and emotions. Throughout this opening portion, Taine sets the stage for analyzing the profound connections between environment, societal influences, and the literary outputs of the epochs that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English literature -- History and criticism
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