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An introduction to the study of English Literature, including discussions of: how to define "literature", why study literature?, how to approach the great books, and English literary periods. See Full PDF Download PDF
- Timothy H. Wilson
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- The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
- The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne
- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
- Heidi by Johana Spyri
- My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
- The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle
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Doctor Dolittle loves animals. He loves them so much that when his many pets scare away his human patients, he learns how to talk to animals and becomes a veterinarian instead. He then travels the world to help animals with his unique ability to speak their language.
Does the name Winnie the Pooh sound familiar? Author A.A. Milne is best remembered for creating the fluffy, yellow teddy bear. But before he became a famous children’s book author Milne wrote a few adult fiction books. “The Red House Mystery” is one of these. In this mystery novel, the guests in a man’s home become detectives as they try to find a ...
“The Secret Garden” is a touching story about the power of friendship. Mary Lennox is a spoiled and rude little girl sent by her parents to live at her uncle’s huge home. One day while exploring outside the home, she discovers a secret: a locked garden. The secret garden helps her make a friend, and thanks to the love of their friendship she learns...
Everything you know about pirates probably came from this one book: wooden legs, parrots on the shoulder and treasure maps. “Treasure Island” is the story of a boy who sails on a ship searching for treasure, but instead finds himself surrounded by terrible pirates. It’s also a story about growing up, full of action and adventure.
“Black Beauty” is one the best-selling books of all time, and for a good reason—this story about a horse teaches kindness towards animals and people. The story is told by the horse. It describes his life and the many cruel people and difficult times he had to live through before finding peace. It’s a great read even if you’re not a fan of horses.
“Heidi” is a book often described as being “for children and for people who love children.” It does a great job of showing the world through a little girl’s eyes as she explores the mountains in Switzerland. She makes many friends along the way, but also deals with the kinds of fears that a child would have, like being alone and away from the peopl...
These days not many of us have butlers (servants hired to care for you and your house) but whenever people talk about a butler, his name sometimes comes up as Jeeves. That name comes from Wodehouse’s series of books featuring the perfect butler Jeeves, and the many humorous adventures he and his employer had.
Jealousy and revenge are the main themes of “Wuthering Heights,” which is the name of the farmhouse where the story takes place. This book can be hard to get through, and it’s not because of the vocabulary. It’s a hard book to read because of all the cruelty in it. Still, this is a good book if you’re interested in dramas and passions.
Robin Hood is a special kind of thief: he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. This book is a collection of stories about the legendary, kindhearted thief and his group of outlaw friends. Be prepared for many fun and funny moments, and some with a more serious tone. This book is perfect for reading little by little, since the stories are onl...
Download and read 20 classic English books in PDF or e-reader formats for free. From Doctor Dolittle to Dracula, these books cover various genres, themes and authors.
Project Gutenberg offers over 70,000 free eBooks of older works in English and other languages. You can download or read online epub and Kindle eBooks, or listen to audio books, of the world’s great literature.
Apr 1, 2000 · Download, borrow, or stream this comprehensive reference work on English literature from the 6th edition of The Oxford Companion. The book covers topics from Anglo-Saxon to modern literature, with biographies, criticism, and bibliographies.
A historical survey of English literature with reading and reference lists, published by the University of Nebraska Press in 1910. The book covers the main periods, movements, influences, and forms of English literature from Beowulf to Tennyson.
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May 10, 2023 · Title: A History of English literature. A practical text-book. Author: Edward Albert. Release Date: May 10, 2023 [eBook #70731] Language: English. Produced by: Tim Lindell, Karin Spence.
A comprehensive textbook for undergraduate students of English literature from the Middle Ages to the present. Each chapter covers a historical period, surveys the cultural contexts, and analyses key texts with readings and suggestions for further reading.
