The Battle Of The Books, In Its Historical Setting

The Battle of the Books, In Its Historical Setting by Anne Elizabeth Burlingame is a comprehensive historical analysis of the literary controversy known as the ""Battle of the Books."" The book delves into the origins of the debate, which began in the late seventeenth century, and explores the various arguments and counterarguments put forth by the participants. The author also examines the social, political, and cultural context in which the controversy unfolded, shedding light on the larger cultural forces at play. Burlingame's work provides a detailed account of the major figures involved in the Battle of the Books, including Jonathan Swift, William Wotton, and Richard Bentley, among others. The book also explores the broader intellectual and cultural trends of the period, including the rise of empiricism and the Enlightenment. Overall, The Battle of the Books, In Its Historical Setting is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, history, and intellectual history. It offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of a key moment in the history of literary criticism and provides a richly detailed portrait of the intellectual and cultural milieu of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.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.