Claude Rawson Bücher

Featuring essays from twenty-nine prominent scholars and critics, this collection explores the contributions of notable English poets spanning from Chaucer to Larkin. Each essay delves into the unique styles, themes, and historical contexts of these poets, offering diverse perspectives and insights into their works. This volume serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the evolution of English poetry and the lasting impact of its key figures.

Acht Jahre ist es her, dass sich Anne Elliot von ihrem Vater überreden ließ, den Heiratsantrag Frederick Wentworths zurückzuweisen. Fortan hat Anne freudlos auf dem Herrensitz ihres Vater gelebt, während aus Wentworth ein wohlhabender und weltgewandter Marineoffizier geworden ist. Als sich beide eines Tages wieder begegnen, beginnt eine zaghafte Annäherung, die in einer der originellsten Liebeserklärungen der Weltliteratur ihren Höhepunkt findet.

Jonathan Swifts glänzend erzählter fantastischer Roman Gullivers Reisen ist bis heute eines der meistgelesenen Werke der Weltliteratur. Die bei Kindern und Jugendlichen beliebtesten beiden Abenteuergeschichten des englischen Schiffsarztes Lemuel Gulliver sind in diesem Hausbuch versammelt, ungekürzt und erstmals durchgehen farbig illustriert. Auf der ersten Reise lässt der fabulierfreudige Autor seinen fiktiven Helden auf der von Winzlingen bewohnten Insel Liliput stranden. Auf der zweiten Reise verschlägt es Gulliver ins Land der Riesen. Die frohe Botschaft der beiden temporeichen und zeitlos gültigen Geschichten: Groß und klein ergeben sich erst durch Vergleich - alles ist relativ. Genau genommen leben sehr wenige Menschen in der Gegegenwart. Die meisten bereiten sich vor, demnächst zu leben. Jonathan Swift

The book delves into Jonathan Swift's significant influence on his contemporaries and successors within the English Augustan literary tradition. It examines how Swift's sharp satire and distinctive style shaped the works of other writers, highlighting his role in the evolution of literary satire and the broader cultural context of the period. Through analysis of various texts, the author reveals the interconnectedness of Swift's ideas and the literary responses they inspired.

The book offers a critical examination of the terms 'neo-classic' and 'Augustan' as they relate to eighteenth-century literature, providing fresh insights and reappraisals of these concepts. Additionally, it reflects on the evolving trends in academic study of the subject over the past twenty years, making it a valuable resource for scholars interested in literary analysis and historical context.

This insightful study delves into the life and works of Jonathan Swift, highlighting his sharp satire and impactful polemics. Written by a leading scholar, the book offers a deep analysis of Swift's contributions to literature and social commentary, exploring the themes and historical context that shaped his writing. It aims to illuminate Swift's enduring relevance and the complexities of his character, making it a valuable resource for understanding his literary legacy.

Focusing on the literary culture of the Augustan period, this work examines the disruptive forces that influenced Henry Fielding's writing. It explores how Fielding's narratives reflect and respond to the complexities of Augustan civilization, highlighting the tensions between ideals and realities during this era. Through in-depth analysis, the book sheds light on the interplay between Fielding's literary contributions and the broader cultural context of his time.

This critical analysis highlights the extremism of Swiftian satire and its off page menaces.