Stories of Authors, British and American by Edwin Watts Chubb
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About this eBook
| Author | Chubb, Edwin Watts, 1865-1959 |
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| LoC No. | 10007194 |
| Title | Stories of Authors, British and American |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Stories of Authors, British and American" by Edwin Watts Chubb is a collection of biographical sketches and anecdotes written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on making literature engaging by shedding light on the lives of notable authors, both British and American, and bringing their personalities closer to the reader. Through lively storytelling, the book aims to present the often eccentric, humorous, and human aspects of these literary figures, thereby stirring greater interest in their works. The opening of the book introduces the topic by discussing the significance of the Ancient Tabard Inn, famously known as the gathering place for Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Chubb paints a vivid picture of the inn's history and its connection to literary tradition. Following this, he touches upon the ideals of chivalry through the story of Sir Philip Sidney's noble sacrifice at the battle of Zutphen, illustrating Sidney's character through a selfless act of kindness even in dire circumstances. This juxtaposition of settings and stories sets the stage for a series of engaging narratives about various authors that will explore their lives, quirks, and influences, enticing readers to delve deeper into the world of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Authors, American -- Biography |
| Subject | Authors, English -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26910 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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