Bücher von Anne Elizabeth Burlingame

The Battle of the Books, In Its Historical Setting is a non-fiction book written by Anne Elizabeth Burlingame. The book explores the historical context and significance of the famous literary debate known as ""The Battle of the Books."" This debate, which took place in 1697 in England, pitted the ancient works of Greek and Roman literature against the modern literature of the time.Burlingame delves into the political and cultural climate of 17th century England, examining the role that literature played in shaping society and influencing public opinion. She also explores the social and intellectual context of the time, examining the attitudes and beliefs of the literary figures who participated in the debate.The book provides a detailed analysis of the arguments put forth by both sides in the debate, as well as the cultural and historical significance of the event. Burlingame also examines the lasting impact of the debate on the literary world, and how it influenced the development of English literature in the centuries that followed.Overall, The Battle of the Books, In Its Historical Setting is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of a pivotal moment in literary history, offering readers a deeper understanding of the cultural and intellectual forces that have shaped the literary landscape of the Western world.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.