A Historical Summary Of English Literature (1920)

By Edward William Edmunds

Book Overview

A Historical Summary Of English Literature (1920) is a comprehensive book by Edward William Edmunds that provides a detailed overview of English literature from its earliest beginnings to the early 20th century. The book covers the major literary periods, including the Old English period, Middle English period, Renaissance, Restoration, Romanticism, Victorian era, and Modernism. The author provides a chronological account of the major literary movements, genres, and writers who have contributed to the rich literary heritage of England. The book includes a discussion of the works of famous writers such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, Dickens, and Hardy, among others. The book also explores the social, cultural, and political contexts in which these works were produced and received, providing a deeper understanding of the literary and historical significance of English literature. The author's writing style is clear, concise, and engaging, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of literary knowledge. Overall, A Historical Summary Of English Literature is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history and development of English literature. It is a timeless classic that remains relevant and informative to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166466396
• ISBN13: 9781166466398
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"