[Rarebooks] F.S. History of English Literature, Four Volumes

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For your consideration:
History of English Literature, Four Volumes, Taine, H.A.; Translated from
the French By H. Van Laun, Edmonston and Douglas, Edinburgh, Circa 1880's:
Tine analyzes historical periods and their societies, the development of
nations, races, societies, philosophies, literatures, and arts, and the
effects on the literary representatives of through History. He uses these
collective influences to reflect the sources that drive great men of
literature, using the various "Ages" and races. Exploring the periods from
the Saxons through "modern -19th century" writings of Dickens, Thackeray,
Carlyle, Tennyson and Byron. Characterizing and comparing the philosophies,
tastes, styles, religion, etc. of the day. Bound in 3/4 blue calf, with blue
and gold marbled boards and end papers. Decorative gilt with title and
volume number to spine, 5 raised bands. TEG, no writing very solidly bound
with clean, clear text. Vol. I, 1/4 ding to upper board edge, scuffing to
lower corner and upper rear corner edges, Vol. III, lower corner scuffed.
Edges moderately rubbed. No date,  circa late 1870's. 8 vo. each
approximately 400 pp. Nice clean library set. Digitals available. $125.00-
10% off to the list
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