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George Saintsbury

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George Saintsbury (1845-1933) was a prominent English literary critic, historian, and scholar, known for his extensive contributions to the study of literature. His works often explore the evolution of literary forms and styles, with notable titles including "A History of Elizabethan Literature" and "A History of the French Novel." Saintsbury's scholarship is characterized by a deep appreciation for the nuances of literary criticism and taste, as seen in his multi-volume series on European literary criticism. He also authored essays and manuals that reflect his expertise in English prosody and literature, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Books by This Author

15 titles
A History of Elizabethan Literature cover A History of Elizabethan Literature George Saintsbury A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) cover A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) George Saintsbury A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 / From the Beginning to 1800 cover A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 / From the Beginning to 1800 George Saintsbury A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 / To the Close of the 19th Century cover A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 / To the Close of the 19th Century George Saintsbury A Letter Book / Selected with an Introduction on the History and Art of Letter-Writing cover A Letter Book / Selected with an Introduction on the History and Art of Letter-Writing George Saintsbury A Short History of French Literature cover A Short History of French Literature George Saintsbury A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 2 (of 3), From the Renaissance to the decline of eighteenth century orthodoxy cover A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 2 (of 3), From the Renaissance to the decline of eighteenth century orthodoxy George Saintsbury A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe, from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 1 (of 3), Classical and mediæval criticism cover A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe, from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 1 (of 3), Classical and mediæval criticism George Saintsbury A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe, from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 3 (of 3), Modern criticism cover A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe, from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 3 (of 3), Modern criticism George Saintsbury Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 cover Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 George Saintsbury Historical Manual of English Prosody cover Historical Manual of English Prosody George Saintsbury Matthew Arnold cover Matthew Arnold George Saintsbury
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