A First Book Of English Literature (1919)

A First Book of English Literature is a comprehensive anthology of English literature compiled by George Saintsbury and originally published in 1919. The book covers a wide range of literary works from the Anglo-Saxon period to the early 20th century, including poems, plays, and prose. It includes works by well-known authors such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, Samuel Johnson, and Jane Austen, as well as lesser-known writers. The book is organized chronologically and includes introductions to each section that provide historical and cultural context for the works included. The selections are chosen to represent the major literary movements and genres throughout English history, from the epic poem Beowulf to the Romantic poetry of William Wordsworth and John Keats. In addition to the literary works themselves, A First Book of English Literature includes critical essays and commentary by Saintsbury, providing insight and analysis of the works and their place in English literary history. The book is aimed at students and general readers interested in English literature, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject and a valuable resource for further study.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.