“But at the time when he wrote, Englishmen, with the rarest exceptions, wrote only in French or Latin; and when they began to write in English, a man of genius, to interpret and improve on him, was not found for a long time.”
Book:The English Novel
Quote by George Saintsbury
Work
The English Novel
This book explores the evolution of the English novel from its early forms to the modern era, examining key authors, themes, and styles that have shaped the genre. more
Author
George Saintsbury
George Saintsbury was an influential British writer, literary critic, and historian. His works spanned across various fields including literary criticism, historical research, and biography, having a profound impact on 19th-century British literature. more
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