First published in 1902, this volume contains a detailed history of English literature beginning in the Anglo-Saxon Period and ending with contemporary literature. ‘;A History of English Literature’ is highly recommended for all students of literature, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: ‘;The Anglo-Saxon Period’, ‘;The Norman-French Period’, ‘;The Age of Chaucer’, ‘;The Renaissance: Non-Dramatic Literature to the Death of Spenser’, ‘;The Renaissance: Shakespeare’, ‘;The Seventeenth Century: Shakespeare’s Contemporaries and Successors in the Drama’, ‘;The Seventeenth Century: Non-dramatic Literature before the Restoration’, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.