Landmarks Of English Literature (1886)

By Henry James Nicoll

Book Overview

Landmarks of English Literature is a book written by Henry James Nicoll and originally published in 1886. The book explores the history of English literature, from its earliest beginnings to the present day. It is divided into chapters that focus on different periods of English literary history, such as the Anglo-Saxon period, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Romantic era.Throughout the book, Nicoll provides detailed analyses of significant works of literature, including Beowulf, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare's plays, and the works of Keats, Shelley, and Wordsworth. He also discusses the lives and contributions of important literary figures, such as Geoffrey Chaucer, John Milton, Samuel Johnson, and William Wordsworth.In addition to its literary analysis, Landmarks of English Literature also provides a historical and cultural context for the literature it discusses. Nicoll explores the social, political, and religious trends that influenced English literature throughout the ages, and he discusses how literary works reflected and responded to these trends.Overall, Landmarks of English Literature is a comprehensive and informative guide to the history of English literature, and it remains a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich literary tradition of England.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: 1164046241
• ISBN13: 9781164046240
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"