Studies in the Influence of the Classics on English Literature (1918)

""Studies in the Influence of the Classics on English Literature"" is a book written by Ruth Ingersoll Goldmark and published in 1918. The book explores the impact of classical literature on English literature, focusing on the works of prominent English writers such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Pope. It examines how these writers drew inspiration from classical texts and how they adapted and transformed classical themes and motifs to suit their own artistic vision. The book also explores the historical and cultural contexts that shaped the reception of classical literature in England, including the influence of humanism and the rediscovery of classical texts during the Renaissance. Overall, ""Studies in the Influence of the Classics on English Literature"" offers a rich and insightful analysis of the complex relationship between classical and English literature, providing valuable insights for scholars and students of both fields.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.