A Complete Manual Of English Literature: With A Sketch Of American Literature (1867)

By Thomas Budd Shaw and Henry T. Tuckerman

Book Overview

""A Complete Manual of English Literature: With a Sketch of American Literature"" is a comprehensive guide to the literary works of England and America, written by Thomas B. Shaw and published in 1867. The book covers the history of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Victorian era, providing detailed analyses of the major authors, their works, and their impact on the literary world. Additionally, the book includes a brief overview of American literature, highlighting the major writers and their contributions to the literary canon. The text is organized chronologically and includes numerous examples of poetry, prose, and drama, making it an essential resource for students and scholars of English literature. Overall, ""A Complete Manual of English Literature"" offers a rich and insightful exploration of the literary traditions of England and America, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context in which these works were created.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: 1163955175
• ISBN13: 9781163955178
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 542 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"