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Authors of the 19th Century

By Augustyn , Adam; Britannica Educational Publishing

Book information

Publisher
Inc, Britannica Educational Publishing;Rosen Education Service;Encyclopaedia Britannica
Year
2014
ISBN
1622750012, 9781622750016, 978-1-62275-006-1
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
5 MB (4794602 bytes)
Series
Britannica Guide to Authors
Pages
452\0
Time added
2017-08-15 11:00:00

Description

From Romanticism to Realism, the 19th century saw a flourishing of literary movements, as well as the arrival of several now-revered luminaries on the literary scene. Authors experimented with new styles that elevated the novel as a significant literary form, while new techniques and themes were also introduced into poetry and drama. These compelling profiles examine the lives of some of the 19th centurys greatest writersJane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Leo Tolstoy, to name just a fewand reveal the remarkable stories behind the works they crafted

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