Representative Essays Selected From The Series Of Prose Master Pieces From The Modern Essayist

Representative Essays: Selected From The Series Of Prose Master Pieces From The Modern Essayist is a book compiled by Washington Irving, a renowned American author, essayist, biographer, and historian. The book contains a selection of essays from some of the most celebrated modern essayists of the time, including Charles Lamb, William Hazlitt, Leigh Hunt, and Thomas De Quincey.The essays in this book cover a variety of topics, ranging from personal experiences and reflections to social and political commentary. The book provides a glimpse into the thoughts and perspectives of these prominent essayists, who were known for their wit, humor, and profound insights.Washington Irving, who himself was a master of the essay form, carefully selected and curated the essays in this book to showcase the best examples of the modern essay. He also provides an introduction to each essay, offering context and commentary on the author's style and approach.Representative Essays: Selected From The Series Of Prose Master Pieces From The Modern Essayist is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of essay writing and the works of some of the most influential essayists of the 19th century. It is a testament to the enduring power of the essay form and the enduring relevance of the ideas and perspectives expressed by these great writers.Comprising 12 Unabridged Essays By Irving, Lamb, De Quincey, Emerson, Arnold, Morley, Lowell, Carlyle, Macaulay, Froude, Freeman And Gladstone.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.