The Story Of English Literature

The Story of English Literature is a comprehensive book written by Reuben Post Halleck that provides an in-depth overview of the development of English literature from its earliest origins to the present day. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of English literature, including Old English, Middle English, Renaissance, Romanticism, Victorianism, and Modernism. The book provides detailed analysis of key literary works and their authors, including Beowulf, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare's plays, Milton's Paradise Lost, Wordsworth's poetry, and many others. Halleck also explores the social and historical context in which these works were written and their impact on English literature.The book also includes discussions on various literary movements, such as the Gothic, the Enlightenment, and the Modernist movement, and their influence on the development of English literature. Halleck also explores the role of women and minority writers in English literature and their contributions to the literary canon.Overall, The Story of English Literature is an informative and engaging book that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the rich history and evolution of English literature. It is an essential read for anyone interested in literature, history, and the English language.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.