A First Sketch Of English Literature V1

By Henry Morley

Book Overview

""A First Sketch of English Literature V1"" is a book written by Henry Morley that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of English literature. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different era of English literature, starting from the Anglo-Saxon period and ending with the Victorian era. Throughout the book, Morley provides detailed analyses of the major literary works of each era and highlights the key themes and trends that define them. He also explores the social, cultural, and historical contexts that influenced the development of English literature, making the book a valuable resource for students and scholars of literature, history, and culture.The first volume of the book covers the Anglo-Saxon period to the Elizabethan era, including works such as Beowulf, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, and Shakespeare's plays. Morley's writing is engaging and accessible, making it an ideal introduction to English literature for readers of all levels of expertise.Overall, ""A First Sketch of English Literature V1"" is a comprehensive and informative guide to the history and development of English literature, written by a respected scholar in the field. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the rich literary tradition of the English-speaking world.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: 1430468459
• ISBN13: 9781430468455
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"