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Explore the captivating realm of Historical Literatures, a groundbreaking paperback that unveils the intricate tapestry of Restoration and early eighteenth-century English historical writing. This scholarly masterpiece, with ISBN 9780719099243, is published by Manchester University Press in 2016 and is now available for those fascinated by historical narratives and literary explorations. This volume investigates the diverse range of historical works that flourished in England from 1660 to 1740. It highlights how various genres—verse satire, memoirs, and chronicles—were instrumental in portraying historical events during a transformative era. Readers will discover how prominent figures like Andrew Marvell, John Dryden, Delarivier Manley, Daniel Defoe, and John Evelyn utilized these genres to comment on their subjects, effectively merging literary artistry with historical analysis. Experience a rich dialogue between literature and history, revealing how these writers shaped and reflected the English historical tradition in their works. Ideal for scholars, students, and literature enthusiasts alike, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of historical literatures and the evolution of historical writing in England. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. Year: 2016.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719099243
Year: 2016
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Newly available in paperback, Historical literatures recovers a rich, vibrant and complex tradition of Restoration and early eighteenth century English historical writing. Highlighting the wide variety of historical works being printed and read in England between the years 1660 and 1740, it demonstrates that many of the genres that we now view primarily as literary - verse satire and panegyric, memoir, scandal and chronicle - were also being used to represent historical phenomena.
In surveying some of this period's 'historical literatures', it argues that many satirists, secret historians and memoirists made their choice of historical subject matter a topic of explicit commentary, presenting themselves as historians or inscribing their works in an English historical tradition. By responding to other varieties of history in this self-conscious way, writers like Andrew Marvell, John Dryden, Delarivier Manley, Daniel Defoe and John Evelyn were able to pioneer influential new techniques for representing their nation's past. -- .
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719099243
Year: 2016
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Newly available in paperback, Historical literatures recovers a rich, vibrant and complex tradition of Restoration and early eighteenth century English historical writing. Highlighting the wide variety of historical works being printed and read in England between the years 1660 and 1740, it demonstrates that many of the genres that we now view primarily as literary - verse satire and panegyric, memoir, scandal and chronicle - were also being used to represent historical phenomena.
In surveying some of this period's 'historical literatures', it argues that many satirists, secret historians and memoirists made their choice of historical subject matter a topic of explicit commentary, presenting themselves as historians or inscribing their works in an English historical tradition. By responding to other varieties of history in this self-conscious way, writers like Andrew Marvell, John Dryden, Delarivier Manley, Daniel Defoe and John Evelyn were able to pioneer influential new techniques for representing their nation's past. -- .