English Essays, Volume 27, The Harvard Classics
Volume 27 of The Harvard Classics presents a diverse collection of English essays spanning several centuries and encompassing a wide range of topics and themes. Compiled by renowned authors such as Sir Philip Sidney, Ben Jonson, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Johnson, and Thomas Babington Macaulay, these essays offer readers valuable insights into the literary, cultural, political, and philosophical currents of their respective times.
The anthology begins with Sir Philip Sidney's "Defense of Poesy," a seminal work that defends the art of poetry against its detractors and celebrates its power to inspire, educate, and elevate the human spirit. Ben Jonson's "On Shakespeare" pays homage to the Bard's genius and explores the enduring appeal of his works.
Abraham Cowley, Joseph Addison, and Sir Richard Steele contribute essays that reflect on the moral, social, and political issues of their day, offering astute observations and witty commentary on subjects ranging from friendship and manners to politics and religion.
Jonathan Swift's satirical essays, including "A Modest Proposal" and selections from "Gulliver's Travels," skewer the follies and vices of contemporary society with biting wit and keen insight.
Daniel Defoe's "The True-Born Englishman" and Samuel Johnson's "The Vanity of Human Wishes" are powerful reflections on human nature, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness.
David Hume's essays on philosophy and morality, Sydney Smith's witty observations on society and culture, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge's reflections on literature and aesthetics offer readers a rich tapestry of intellectual inquiry and literary brilliance.
William Hazlitt, Leigh Hunt, Charles Lamb, and Thomas De Quincey contribute essays that explore the complexities of human emotions, the pleasures of literature and art, and the joys and sorrows of everyday life.
Percy Bysshe Shelley's "A Defense of Poetry" celebrates the transformative power of art and imagination, while Thomas Babington Macaulay's historical essays offer vivid portraits of key moments in English history.
Together, the essays in Volume 27 of The Harvard Classics provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the rich tradition of English essay writing, showcasing the wit, wisdom, and enduring relevance of some of the greatest minds in English literature and thought.
Volume 27 of The Harvard Classics presents a diverse collection of English essays spanning several centuries and encompassing a wide range of topics and themes. Compiled by renowned authors such as Sir Philip Sidney, Ben Jonson, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Johnson, and Thomas Babington Macaulay, these essays offer readers valuable insights into the literary, cultural, political, and philosophical currents of their respective times.
The anthology begins with Sir Philip Sidney's "Defense of Poesy," a seminal work that defends the art of poetry against its detractors and celebrates its power to inspire, educate, and elevate the human spirit. Ben Jonson's "On Shakespeare" pays homage to the Bard's genius and explores the enduring appeal of his works.
Abraham Cowley, Joseph Addison, and Sir Richard Steele contribute essays that reflect on the moral, social, and political issues of their day, offering astute observations and witty commentary on subjects ranging from friendship and manners to politics and religion.
Jonathan Swift's satirical essays, including "A Modest Proposal" and selections from "Gulliver's Travels," skewer the follies and vices of contemporary society with biting wit and keen insight.
Daniel Defoe's "The True-Born Englishman" and Samuel Johnson's "The Vanity of Human Wishes" are powerful reflections on human nature, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness.
David Hume's essays on philosophy and morality, Sydney Smith's witty observations on society and culture, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge's reflections on literature and aesthetics offer readers a rich tapestry of intellectual inquiry and literary brilliance.
William Hazlitt, Leigh Hunt, Charles Lamb, and Thomas De Quincey contribute essays that explore the complexities of human emotions, the pleasures of literature and art, and the joys and sorrows of everyday life.
Percy Bysshe Shelley's "A Defense of Poetry" celebrates the transformative power of art and imagination, while Thomas Babington Macaulay's historical essays offer vivid portraits of key moments in English history.
Together, the essays in Volume 27 of The Harvard Classics provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the rich tradition of English essay writing, showcasing the wit, wisdom, and enduring relevance of some of the greatest minds in English literature and thought.
Volume 27 of The Harvard Classics presents a diverse collection of English essays spanning several centuries and encompassing a wide range of topics and themes. Compiled by renowned authors such as Sir Philip Sidney, Ben Jonson, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Johnson, and Thomas Babington Macaulay, these essays offer readers valuable insights into the literary, cultural, political, and philosophical currents of their respective times.
The anthology begins with Sir Philip Sidney's "Defense of Poesy," a seminal work that defends the art of poetry against its detractors and celebrates its power to inspire, educate, and elevate the human spirit. Ben Jonson's "On Shakespeare" pays homage to the Bard's genius and explores the enduring appeal of his works.
Abraham Cowley, Joseph Addison, and Sir Richard Steele contribute essays that reflect on the moral, social, and political issues of their day, offering astute observations and witty commentary on subjects ranging from friendship and manners to politics and religion.
Jonathan Swift's satirical essays, including "A Modest Proposal" and selections from "Gulliver's Travels," skewer the follies and vices of contemporary society with biting wit and keen insight.
Daniel Defoe's "The True-Born Englishman" and Samuel Johnson's "The Vanity of Human Wishes" are powerful reflections on human nature, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness.
David Hume's essays on philosophy and morality, Sydney Smith's witty observations on society and culture, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge's reflections on literature and aesthetics offer readers a rich tapestry of intellectual inquiry and literary brilliance.
William Hazlitt, Leigh Hunt, Charles Lamb, and Thomas De Quincey contribute essays that explore the complexities of human emotions, the pleasures of literature and art, and the joys and sorrows of everyday life.
Percy Bysshe Shelley's "A Defense of Poetry" celebrates the transformative power of art and imagination, while Thomas Babington Macaulay's historical essays offer vivid portraits of key moments in English history.
Together, the essays in Volume 27 of The Harvard Classics provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the rich tradition of English essay writing, showcasing the wit, wisdom, and enduring relevance of some of the greatest minds in English literature and thought.
Author: Sir Philip Sidney, Ben Jonson, Abraham Cowley, Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Samuel Johnson, David Hume, Sydney Smith, Samuel Taylor
Coleridge, William Hazlitt, Leigh Hunt, Charles Lamb, Thomas De Quincey, Percy Bysshe Shelley and Thomas Babington Macaulay
In House Collection: 8 of 9
Condition: VG
Condition Additional Notes: Slight wear from age
Book Cover Material: Hardback
Publisher: P F Collier & Son Company, New York
Publication Date: 1910
Age: 1910
Edition: 1st Edition
Language: English
