A Birds Eye View Of English Literature

A Bird's Eye View of English Literature: From the Seventh Century to the Present Time is a book written by Henry Grey in 1883. The book provides an overview of the development of English literature from the seventh century to the present day. It covers the major literary periods and movements, including the Anglo-Saxon period, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the Romantic era. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the works of the most significant English writers, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, and Tennyson. It explores the themes and styles of these writers and examines their contributions to the development of English literature. The author uses a bird's eye view metaphor to describe the book's approach to English literature. It means that the book provides an overview of the subject from a high altitude, allowing readers to see the big picture of English literature. Overall, A Bird's Eye View of English Literature: From the Seventh Century to the Present Time is an essential guide for anyone interested in English literature. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and general readers who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject.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.