A Brief History Of The English Language And Literature, Part 2

by John Miller Dow Meiklejohn

""A Brief History Of The English Language And Literature, Part 2"" was written by John Miller Dow Meiklejohn and originally published in 1887. This book is a comprehensive guide to the development of the English language and literature from the Middle Ages to the Victorian era. It covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of the English language, the influence of Latin and French on English, the rise of English literature, and the major literary movements of the 18th and 19th centuries. Meiklejohn's writing style is clear and concise, making this book accessible to readers of all backgrounds. This second part of the book builds upon the foundation laid in the first part, delving deeper into the history and evolution of the English language and literature. Overall, ""A Brief History Of The English Language And Literature, Part 2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language and its literary traditions.Contains Parts Three And Four.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.

208 pages, Paperback

First published June 29, 2008

About the author

John Miller Dow Meiklejohn (1836–1902) was a Scottish author, journalist and academic, known as a writer of school books.

When still under twenty, Meiklejohn produced for Bohn's Philosophical Library a translation of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason.

Reviews

[Ashley Marilynne Wong · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heavy read though very insightful nonetheless.