A History Of English Literature

""A History of English Literature"" by Robert Huntington Fletcher is a comprehensive book that explores the rich and varied literary history of England. The book covers a vast array of literary periods, starting from the Anglo-Saxon period and ending with the modern era. It provides a detailed analysis of the works of the most notable English writers, including William Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer, John Milton, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens.The book is divided into chapters that cover each literary period in detail, providing an overview of the social and political context in which the literature was produced. The author examines the major literary movements, such as the Renaissance, Romanticism, and Modernism, and provides an in-depth analysis of the works of the most influential writers of each period.The book also includes a section on literary criticism, which provides a critical analysis of the major literary theories and movements that have shaped the study of English literature over the years. The author explores the various approaches to literary criticism, including formalism, structuralism, and postmodernism.Overall, ""A History of English Literature"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the rich and varied literary history of England. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major literary periods and movements, as well as an in-depth analysis of the works of the most influential writers of each era. The book is well-written and engaging, making it accessible to both academics and general readers alike.Jonathan Swift, another unique figure of very mixed traits, is like Defoe in that he connects the reign of William III with that of his successors and that, in accordance with the spirit of his age, he wrote for the most part not for literary but for practical purposes; in many other respects the two are widely different. Swift is one of the best representatives in English literature of sheer intellectual power, but his character, his aims, his environment, and the circumstances of his life denied to him also literary achievement of the greatest permanent significance.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.