English Essayists; a Reader's Handbook
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In February, 1820, so great had grown the danger of having an unauthorized and inaccurate re- print appear in England, Irving undertook on his own responsibility to print the work there.
Its success in both countries was very great. The reviewers were almost unanimous in praise of it.
Scott wrote his most hearty approval, and persuaded Murray, the publisher, to take over the responsibility for the English edition.
Irving thus described his modest purpose in writ- ing the book : "I have attempte...d no lofty theme, nor sought to look wise and leafned, which appears to be very much the fashion among our American writers, at present. I have preferred addressing myself to the feeling and fancy of the reader, more than to his judgment. My writings, therefore, may appear light and trifling in our country of philosophers and politicians; but if they possess merit in the class of litera- ture to which they belong, it is all to which I aspire in the work. I seek only to blow a flute accompaniment in the national concert, and leave others to play the fiddle and French horn." The preface to the work itself, no less than the essays, shows how his boyish spirit and humor had mellowed 68 i ENGLISH ESSAYISTS and ripened.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
In February, 1820, so great had grown the danger of having an unauthorized and inaccurate re- print appear in England, Irving undertook on his own responsibility to print the work there.
Its success in both countries was very great. The reviewers were almost unanimous in praise of it.
Scott wrote his most hearty approval, and persuaded Murray, the publisher, to take over the responsibility for the English edition.
Irving thus described his modest purpose in writ- ing the book : "I have attempte...d no lofty theme, nor sought to look wise and leafned, which appears to be very much the fashion among our American writers, at present. I have preferred addressing myself to the feeling and fancy of the reader, more than to his judgment. My writings, therefore, may appear light and trifling in our country of philosophers and politicians; but if they possess merit in the class of litera- ture to which they belong, it is all to which I aspire in the work. I seek only to blow a flute accompaniment in the national concert, and leave others to play the fiddle and French horn." The preface to the work itself, no less than the essays, shows how his boyish spirit and humor had mellowed 68 i ENGLISH ESSAYISTS and ripened.
What to read after English Essayists; a Reader's Handbook?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by William Hawley Davis to read onlineMoreLess
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