About this book
A Book of English Prose Part II, arranged for Secondary and High Schools, by Percy Lubbock invites listeners into a carefully curated anthology of classic English writing that shaped literary and public life. Spanning medieval romance to Enlightenment essays, this literature collection presents selections from Sir Thomas Malory, Elizabeth I, Sir Walter Ralegh, Francis Bacon, John Milton, Samuel Pepys, Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, Joseph Addison and others, chosen for clarity, rhetorical power, and classroom usefulness.
The audiobook emphasizes prose styles and themes—chivalry and court rhetoric, moral reflection, political argument, travel narrative, satire and the art of conversation—offering historical context that illuminates how these voices responded to religion, empire, learning and society. Lubbock’s arrangement, aimed at secondary and high school study, highlights exemplary passages that demonstrate diction, argument, and tone across centuries without overwhelming modern listeners.
Ideal for students, teachers, and lovers of classic literature who prefer listening, this audiobook makes foundational English prose accessible and engaging. Whether you’re preparing for classes, enriching a home curriculum, or simply savoring the roots of English prose, this selection delivers eloquence, insight, and enduring stylistic lessons.
