Outline History Of English And American Literature

By Charles Frederick Johnson

Book Overview

The ""Outline History of English and American Literature"" is a comprehensive guide to the literary works produced in England and America throughout history. Written by Charles F. Johnson, the book provides an overview of the most significant literary movements, authors, and works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a particular period in literary history. The first chapter covers the Anglo-Saxon period, followed by the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism. The book also includes a section on American literature, which covers the colonial period, the American Renaissance, and the Modernist era. Throughout the book, Johnson provides detailed analyses of key works and authors, as well as the social and historical contexts in which they were produced. The ""Outline History of English and American Literature"" is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich literary traditions of England and America.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: 116363848X
• ISBN13: 9781163638484
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 554 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"