The Carcanet, A Literary Album : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120733177 : 1120733170 : 21 Nov 2009 : The Carcanet, A Literary Album: Containing Select Passages From The Most Distinguished English Writers (1828) is a book compiled by Nicholas Harris Nicolas. The book is a collection of extracts from the works of some of the most distinguished English writers of the time. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different genre of writing, such as poetry, drama, and prose. The passages are carefully selected to showcase the best of English literature, and include works by William Shakespeare, John Milton, Samuel Johnson, and many others. The book is intended to be a literary album, a collection of the finest writing that England has to offer. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature and the history of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library