British Writers: William Langland to the English Bible, Volumes 1-8This collection of critical essays covers hundreds of writers who have made significant contributions to British, Irish, and Commonwealth literature from the 14th century to the present day. The contributors analyze many individual works and engage the reader withtheir distinctive themes and stylistic. Introductory essays and chronological tables open each volume and provide historical background. |
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... society , and , second , a renewed faith that men and women of intelligence , by striving for the good society , can bring it nearer , and indeed must do so . SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY I. BIBLIOGRAPHY . Detailed bibliographical information ...
... society , and , second , a renewed faith that men and women of intelligence , by striving for the good society , can bring it nearer , and indeed must do so . SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY I. BIBLIOGRAPHY . Detailed bibliographical information ...
Page 152
... society or that society has a case against him . The quarrels are all with individuals , and there is no hint that behind it all there may be a social structure that is damaged by his conduct . The sense of social structure comes only ...
... society or that society has a case against him . The quarrels are all with individuals , and there is no hint that behind it all there may be a social structure that is damaged by his conduct . The sense of social structure comes only ...
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... Society , has all the appearance of a political tract even when its satirical intention is understood ; but in reality it was an attack on Bolingbroke's religious opinions . Bolingbroke , a skeptic , had left for posthumous publication ...
... Society , has all the appearance of a political tract even when its satirical intention is understood ; but in reality it was an attack on Bolingbroke's religious opinions . Bolingbroke , a skeptic , had left for posthumous publication ...
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