Lectures on the History of Literature, Ancient and Modern
Publisher: Folcroft Library Editions
Published: June 1977
Format: Textbook Binding
ISBN-13: 9780841479364
First sentence: IN the following lectures I purpose to take a comprehensive survey of the development and spirit of literature among the principal nations of ancient as well as of modern times: and more especially to consider literature in reference to its influence on practical life, on the destiny of nations, and on the progress of ages.