Man's Unconquerable Mind

by Raymond Wilson Chambers

A study of English literature from the medieval writings of Bede to the 20th century._"Here are studies resulting from over thirty years of unhurried reflection, by one pre-eminent in scholarship, and counting that pre-eminence as only one of his virtues. For Professor Chambers has a wit which enlivens but never disturbs his argument, and a view of life, giving unity and integrity to all that he explores." Professor Ifor Evans OBSERVER. ILLUS. THIS TITLE IS CITED AND RECOMMENDED Books for College Libraries; Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature; Catalogue of the Lamont Library, Harvard College.

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First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Raymond Wilson Chambers was a British literary scholar, author, and academic; throughout his career he was associated with University College London (UCL).
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Reviews

[David]

And often interesting, if equally often pompous and patriarchal, survey of a lot of writing about English language in literature in the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries. Chambers is extremely sure of himself, which usually comes off quite convincingly, but occasionally seems to be misplaced confidence, in moments when he does some of the things that he accuses other professors of having done wrong. In any case, his thoughts on Shakespeare, Byron, et al do make the mind do some push-ups.

[Neil · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of essays by Chambers on varying subjects, some on Shakespeare, William Langland, Bede and the study of philology in England. The real gem is Beowulf and the Heroic Age. Tolkien calls this paper the most important essay on Beowulf to have been written. Well worth a purchase, just for the one essay.