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Backgrounds of Literature by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a comprehensive book that explores the historical, social, and cultural contexts that have influenced the development of literature throughout history. Mabie examines various literary genres, including poetry, drama, and fiction, and analyzes how they have been shaped by the political and social movements, religious beliefs, and artistic traditions of different time periods.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a particular era or literary movement. Mabie begins with an overview of ancient literature, including the works of Homer, Virgil, and Ovid, and then moves on to the medieval period, covering the works of Chaucer, Dante, and Shakespeare. He then explores the Renaissance, Romanticism, and Realism, before concluding with a discussion of modern literature.Throughout the book, Mabie provides detailed analysis of the works of some of the most influential writers in history, including William Shakespeare, John Milton, Edgar Allan Poe, and Charles Dickens. He also discusses the impact of literary movements such as the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and the Harlem Renaissance on the development of literature.Overall, Backgrounds of Literature is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the historical and cultural contexts that have shaped the literature we read today. It is a valuable reference for students, scholars, and general readers alike.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.