Bücher von Charles Grant

The Last Hundred Years of English Literature is a book written by Charles Grant and published in 1866. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of English literature from 1760 to 1860. It explores the major literary movements and figures of the period, including the Romantic poets, the Victorian novelists, and the Pre-Raphaelites. The book also examines the social and cultural context in which these writers worked, including the impact of industrialization, urbanization, and political change on literature. Grant's analysis is informed by his own experience as a literary critic and historian, and he offers insightful commentary on the works of many of the most important writers of the period. The Last Hundred Years of English Literature is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the cultural history of Britain in the 19th century.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.

Scotsman Charles Grant (1746-1823) travelled to India in 1767. During his 22-year stay, he rose through the ranks of the East India Company, serving as a member of the company's board of trade. Following his return to Britain, he served three times as the company's chairman and was also elected to Parliament. His conversion to a fervent form of Christianity had occurred in 1776, making him a well-known advocate of evangelisation in the newly acquired British territories. In this work, he launches a strong attack on Hindu belief, labelling it as depraved, degenerate and despotic. 'The true cure of darkness is the introduction of light,' he argues. Written in 1792 but first published in 1797, this work was also presented to Parliament in 1813 in a bid to influence the renewal and amendment of the East India Company's charter.