Specimens of English Prose: From Malory to Carlyle (1899)

Specimens of English Prose: From Malory to Carlyle is a book compiled by Bertha M. Skeat, first published in 1899. The book is a collection of excerpts from various English prose works, spanning from the 15th century to the 19th century. The works included in the book range from the early English prose of Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur to the Victorian prose of Thomas Carlyle's Sartor Resartus. The book serves as a comprehensive survey of the development of English prose over the centuries, highlighting the stylistic and thematic changes that occurred over time. The excerpts are arranged chronologically, providing readers with a clear sense of how English prose evolved and developed over the centuries. The book includes works from a wide range of authors, including William Caxton, John Wycliffe, William Tyndale, Francis Bacon, John Milton, Samuel Johnson, and Jane Austen, among others. Each excerpt is accompanied by a brief introduction, providing context and background information about the author and the work. Overall, Specimens of English Prose: From Malory to Carlyle is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature, particularly the development of English prose. It provides readers with a rich and diverse selection of prose works, showcasing the evolution of the English language and the changing literary tastes and styles of different periods.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.