Curiosities Of Literature V2 (1823)

Curiosities of Literature is a two-volume collection of essays and anecdotes about various aspects of literature, written by John Murray and first published in 1823. The second volume contains more than 50 chapters covering topics such as the history of the English language, the works of Shakespeare, the lives of famous writers, and the origins of various literary genres. Murray's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable and educational read for anyone interested in literature and its history. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of literature, as well as for anyone who simply loves to read about the fascinating stories and characters that populate the world of books.In Five Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.