The Cambridge History of English Literature V2

The Cambridge History of English Literature Volume 2: The End of the Middle Ages is a comprehensive work written by Adolphus William Ward. This book is a part of the Cambridge History of English Literature series and covers the literary period from the 14th to the 16th century. The book examines the literature of the period including the works of Chaucer Langland and Gower and explores the social cultural and political contexts that shaped the literary output of the time. It also looks at the impact of the Renaissance on English literature and the emergence of new literary forms such as the sonnet and the drama.The author provides a detailed analysis of the major literary genres of the period including poetry prose and drama and offers insights into the themes and motifs that were prevalent in the literature of the time. The book also explores the role of women in literature and the emergence of vernacular literature.The Cambridge History of English Literature Volume 2: The End of the Middle Ages is an essential resource for scholars students and anyone interested in the literature of the period. The book is well-researched engaging and provides a comprehensive overview of the literary cultural and social trends of the time.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.