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A Book of English Prose, Part 2 Arranged for Secondary and High Schools [Paperback]

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  • Category: Books (Education)
  • Author:  Lubbock, Percy
  • Author:  Lubbock, Percy
  • ISBN-10:  1107604907
  • ISBN-10:  1107604907
  • ISBN-13:  9781107604902
  • ISBN-13:  9781107604902
  • Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
  • Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
  • Pages:  190
  • Pages:  190
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Pub Date:  01-May-2012
  • Pub Date:  01-May-2012
  • SKU:  1107604907-11-MPOD
  • SKU:  1107604907-11-MPOD
  • Item ID: 101377977
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Originally published in 1913, this book of English prose for school children forms part of a two-volume series.Originally published in 1913, this book of English prose for school children forms part of a two-volume series. This second volume contains selections for secondary and high schools and covers a broad variety of literary styles, moving chronologically from the late-medieval period through to the nineteenth century.Originally published in 1913, this book of English prose for school children forms part of a two-volume series. This second volume contains selections for secondary and high schools and covers a broad variety of literary styles, moving chronologically from the late-medieval period through to the nineteenth century.Originally published in 1913, this book of English prose for school children forms part of a two-volume series: the first volume contains selections for preparatory and elementary schools; the second volume contains selections for secondary and high schools. Both texts cover a broad variety of literary styles, moving chronologically from the late-medieval period through to the nineteenth century, explanatory notes being provided where necessary. The selections were arranged by Percy Lubbock (18791965), a renowned essayist, critic and biographer, who became Henry James's editor after his death.Prefatory note; Death of Sir Gawaine Sir Thomas Malory; The Queen's speech to her last parliament Elizabeth, Queen of England; Death of Cleopatra Sir Thomas North; The vanity of greatness Sir Walter Ralegh; The law of nations Richard Hooker; Of studies Francis Bacon; Meditation and death William Drummond; Primitive life Thomas Hobbes; Character of a plodding student John Earle; Charity Sir Thomas Browne; The danger of interfering with the liberty of the press John Milton; Death of Falkland Earl of Clarendon; The end of the pilgrimage John Bunyan; Poetry and music Sir William Temple; A day in the country Samuel Pepys; Captain Singleton in China Danil$
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