A History Of English Literature

First published in 1902 this volume contains a detailed history of English literature beginning in the Anglo-Saxon Period and ending with contemporary literature. A History of English Literature is highly recommended for all students of literature and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: The Anglo-Saxon Period The Norman-French Period The Age of Chaucer The Renaissance: Non-Dramatic Literature to the Death of Spenser The Renaissance: Shakespeare The Seventeenth Century: Shakespeares Contemporaries and Successors in the Drama The Seventeenth Century: Non-dramatic Literature before the Restoration etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.