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The English Reader: What Every Literate Person Needs To Know
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In This Sequel To The Bestselling The American Reader, Motherandson Team Diane And Michael Ravitch Have Gathered Together The Best And Most Memorable Poems, Essays, Songs, And Orations In English History, Capturing In One Compact Volume Writings That Have Shaped Not Only England, But Democratic Culture Around The Globe.Here Are Words That Changed The World, Words That Inspired Revolutions As Well As Lovers, Dreamers, And Singers, Words That Every Educated Person Once Knewand Should Know Today. Framed By Two Inspiring Speechesqueen Elizabeth Before The Invasion Of The Spanish Armada And Winston Churchill During The Dark Days Of World War Iithe Book Features Work By William Wordsworth And W.H. Auden, Thomas Hobbes And John Stuart Mill, Mary Wollstonecraft And Virginia Woolf, Lewis Carroll And Edward Lear, And Many Other Extraordinary Writers. Readers Will Find Ardent Love Poems Such As Marlowe'S The Passionate Shepherd To His Love And Shakespeare'S Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer'S Day? We Also Find More Philosophical Works Such As Yeat'S The Second Coming And Matthew Arnold'S Dover Beach. There Are Excerpts From Isaac Newton And Charles Darwin, Walter Pater And John Ruskin, Edmund Burke And Thomas Carlyle, And Other Influential Thinkers. In Addition, The Book Includes Song Lyrics Ranging From Greensleeves To Rule, Britannia, And Works That, Though Not Considered Classics, Were Immensely Popular In Their Day And Capture The Spirit Of An Era, Such As W.E. Henley'S Invictus (I Am The Master Of My Fate: / I Am The Captain Of My Soul). The Editors Also Provide Brief, Fascinating Biographies Of Each Writer.An Exquisite Gift, The English Reader Offers The Best Of The Bestthe Soaring Language And Seminal Ideas That Fired The Imagination Of The Englishspeaking World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The English Reader? A: The English Reader focuses on significant poems, essays, songs, and orations that have influenced English history and democratic culture globally.
- Q: Who are the authors of The English Reader? A: The book is compiled by mother-and-son duo Diane and Michael Ravitch, featuring works from various renowned writers throughout English history.
- Q: What types of writings are included in The English Reader? A: The English Reader includes a diverse range of writings such as love poems, philosophical essays, historical speeches, and popular song lyrics.
- Q: How many pages does The English Reader have? A: The English Reader contains a total of 512 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of The English Reader? A: The English Reader is available in a hardcover binding, making it a durable option for readers.
- Q: Is The English Reader a good gift option? A: Yes, The English Reader is considered an exquisite gift due to its collection of influential writings and the thoughtful biographies provided for each author.
- Q: When was The English Reader published? A: The English Reader was published on December 18, 2006.
- Q: What edition of The English Reader is available? A: The English Reader is available in its first edition.
- Q: What condition is The English Reader in? A: The English Reader is sold as a new item.
- Q: Can The English Reader be used in educational settings? A: Yes, The English Reader can be a valuable resource in educational settings, offering a comprehensive overview of essential English literature.