AN OUTLINE HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE

Title :  AN OUTLINE HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE

ISBN : 9788119671915

Year : 2024

No.of.Pages : 254

Author : William Henry Hudson

Binding : Hardbound

Publisher : NATIONAL ACADEMIC PRESS NO 25/57 MOHAMMED HUSSAIN STREET ROYAPETTAH CHENNAI-600014

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AN OUTLINE HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE
By William Henry Hudson

In An Outline History of English Literature, William Henry Hudson offers a comprehensive and insightful journey through the development of English literature, from its earliest origins to the modern era. This detailed work covers the key authors, works, and literary movements that have shaped the landscape of English literature.

Highlights of the book include:

• EARLY ENGLISH LITERATURE: Exploration of Anglo-Saxon literature, medieval writings, and the emergence of the English language.
• THE RENAISSANCE: The flourishing of poetry, drama, and prose, with in-depth discussions of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
• THE 18TH CENTURY: The rise of the novel, the Age of Enlightenment, and the works of great authors like Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope.
• ROMANTICISM AND VICTORIAN LITERATURE: The shift in literary focus, including the contributions of poets like Wordsworth and Tennyson, as well as the novelists of the Victorian era.
• MODERN LITERATURE: The evolution of literature in the 20th century, marking a break from tradition and embracing new forms and styles.

This book is an essential resource for students, educators, and anyone with a keen interest in the history of English literature, providing an accessible yet thorough overview of the literary achievements that continue to influence writers and thinkers today.