Distinctive Features of Anglo-Saxon Prose

Distinctive features of Anglo-Saxon prose go way back into history. Many believe that the Anglo-Saxon invaders of Britain brought with them their old poetry; however, there is no evidence of them having possessed any literary prose tradition.  Therefore, the development of Old English prose does not go back to the earlier Germanic origin, as poetry … Read more

Probing Addison’s Prose Style

Addison is ranked among the great prose writers in English literature. His distinctive prose style adds up to his literary credit. His style consists of clarity, lucidity, and naturalness.  Addison does not try to produce effects by straining. It comes to him spontaneously because he has mastery of language is effortless. No pretentiousness, affectation, pompousness, … Read more