Publisher's Synopsis
Representative Essays: Selected From The Series Of Prose Master Pieces From The Modern Essayist by Irving, Washington is a collection of essays that have been carefully chosen from the works of some of the most influential essayists of the modern era. The book features a wide range of topics, including literature, history, philosophy, and social issues, and showcases the unique writing styles and perspectives of each author.The essays in this book are written by some of the most prominent writers of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, John Ruskin, and William Hazlitt. Each essay has been selected for its literary merit, relevance to contemporary issues, and its ability to engage and challenge readers.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a particular theme or topic. These themes include nature, society, art, politics, and spirituality. Each section begins with an introduction that provides context for the essays that follow and offers insights into the themes and ideas explored in the book.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, as well as for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the social, political, and cultural issues of the modern era. The book offers a unique perspective on the world and the human experience, and provides readers with a rich and diverse collection of essays that are both thought-provoking and engaging.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.