A Brief English Literature

By Abby Willis Howes

A Brief English Literature offers readers a comprehensive overview of the major periods, movements, and authors that have shaped English literary history. Beginning with the Anglo-Saxon period and progressing through the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Romantic era, the Victorian age, and the modern period, this book provides insightful commentary on the key works and literary trends that define each era. The book explores the contributions of iconic writers such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, Dickens, and Woolf, among many others. The work also examines the social, cultural, and intellectual contexts that influenced the development of English literature. "A Brief English Literature" serves as an excellent introduction for students and general readers seeking to understand the rich tapestry of English literary tradition.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1179187148
• ISBN13: 9781179187143
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"