George Saintsbury
George Edward Bateman Saintsbury, FBA, was an English critic, literary historian, editor, teacher, and wine connoisseur. He is regarded as a highly influential critic of the late 19th and early 20th century.
The English Novel
Beginning with ancient romances, one writer pieces together the journey of English novels and the pivotal figures who defined them.
By George Saintsbury
Sir Walter Scott
Journey through the life of a celebrated Scottish writer, from his formative years to his literary triumphs, as new insights and untold stories shape his enduring legacy.
By George Saintsbury
A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century
Journey through nineteenth-century France, where groundbreaking authors redefine storytelling, blending personal experiences with the tides of history to forge a new era in literature.
By George Saintsbury
A Letter Book Selected with an Introduction on the History and Art of Letter-Writing
Explore history through personal correspondence, where heartfelt expression shaped relationships and the written word became an art form.
By George Saintsbury
Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860
Discover critical essays that unveil the hidden literary treasures and the art of judgement during a pivotal time in English letters.
By George Saintsbury
A History of Elizabethan Literature
Explore the world of queens, sonnets, and groundbreaking plays that shaped a golden age of English letters.
By George Saintsbury
The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory (Periods of European Literature, vol. II)
Discover the hidden meanings and heroic tales that blossomed in Europe as everyday languages took center stage in the world of storytelling.
By George Saintsbury
A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800
Uncover the evolution of French storytelling from ancient legends to the novels that defined a nation.
By George Saintsbury
Historical Manual of English Prosody
Explore the rhythmic landscape of English poetry from its historical roots to the complex theories that shape its verse.
By George Saintsbury
A Short History of French Literature
Travel through centuries of French voices as anonymous medieval tales give way to celebrated authors, shaping a rich literary heritage.
By George Saintsbury
Matthew Arnold
Uncover the story of a celebrated poet and critic as this book recounts his life, literary journey, and profound influence on a generation of writers.
By George Saintsbury
A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895)
Discover the captivating world of authors and prose who ushered in a new century of British literature!
By George Saintsbury
A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 2 (of 3), From the Renaissance to the decline of eighteenth century orthodoxy
Explore how literary opinions evolved in Europe, particularly in England, as one author makes the case for giving English critics their due recognition.
By George Saintsbury
A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe, from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 1 (of 3), Classical and mediæval criticism
Uncover centuries of changing opinions on literature as this historical journey reveals the thinkers who shaped our understanding of what makes a story great.
By George Saintsbury