Publisher's Synopsis
Great Writers Part One: Beacon Lights of History V7 is a book written by John Lord, a renowned historian and lecturer. This book is part of a series titled Beacon Lights of History, which aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the lives and achievements of some of the most influential people in history.In this particular volume, Lord focuses on the lives and works of some of the greatest writers in history. He covers a wide range of writers, from ancient Greek poets such as Homer and Sappho, to modern-day authors like William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens.Through his engaging writing style and meticulous research, Lord provides readers with a detailed and insightful look into the lives and works of these great writers. He examines the historical and cultural contexts in which they lived and worked, and explores the impact that their works had on society and literature.Overall, Great Writers Part One: Beacon Lights of History V7 is an excellent resource for anyone interested in literature and history. It provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of some of the most influential writers in history, and offers valuable insights into the cultural and historical contexts in which they lived and worked.1885. Volume Seven of Eight. This volume contains Part I. Great Writers: Dr. Lord's uncompleted plan, supplemented with essays by Emerson, Macaulay, Hedge and Mercer Adam. The Beacon Lights of History is a series of lectures by Dr. Lord, who has been called the artistic historian, setting forth the great epochs and master minds of civilization-a biographical history of the world's life. Contents Part I. Rousseau: Socialism and Education; Sir Walter Scott: The Modern Novel; Lord Byron: Poetic Genius; Thomas Carlyle: Criticism and Biography; Lord Macaulay: Artistic Historical Writing; Shakespeare, or the Poet by Emerson; John Milton: Poet and Patriot by Macaulay; Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe: Germany's Greatest Writer by Hedge; and Alfred Lord Tennyson: The Spirit of Modern Poetry by Adam. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417942967.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.
