Bibliographic Notes on One Hundred Books Famous in English Literature by Kent

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Author Kent, Henry Watson, 1866-1948
Title Bibliographic Notes on One Hundred Books Famous in English Literature
Alternate Title Bibliographic Notes on 100 Books Famous in English Literature
Note Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Bibliographic Notes on One Hundred Books Famous in English Literature" by Henry W. Kent is a bibliographical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a reference guide, compiling essential bibliographical facts about significant books in English literature, notably focusing on their historical importance, editions, and unique features. The opening of the book introduces its purpose and structure, as Kent outlines the compilation of bibliographic notes on celebrated literary works. It highlights how the selected books, arranged side by side with their title pages, illustrate the evolution of literature in England, showcasing both literary merit and historical significance. Kent also discusses various editions and printing details to provide context for each entry, emphasizing the meticulous nature of bookmaking and the relationship between authoring and publishing in literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject English literature -- History and criticism
Subject Best books
Subject English literature -- First editions -- Bibliography
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EBook-No. 50555
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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