Chambers's Cyclopedia of English Literature V1

Chambers's Cyclopedia of English Literature Volume 1 is a comprehensive reference book written by Robert Chambers. The book is a comprehensive guide to English literature, covering the history of English literature from the earliest times to the present day. It is divided into several sections, each covering a different period in the history of English literature. The book includes biographical information on many of the most important writers in English literature, as well as critical analyses of their works. The book also includes a glossary of literary terms and a bibliography of works cited. The book is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in English literature.1879. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766184056, 0766184064. Volume 1 of a 3 volume set. A history, critical and biographical, of British and American authors, with specimens of their writings. A chronological series of extracts from our national authors. Partial Contents: Alfred the Great, Alfric, Canute, Wace, Layamon, Thomas of Ercildoun, Robert de Brunne, Lawrence Minot, Richard Roile, William Langland, Geoffrey Chaucer, Thomas Occleve, Earl of Surrey, Sir Thomas Wyatt, Prose, Scottish poets, Ballad poetry, dramatists, Earl of Essex, Philip Massinger, John Marston, Richard Hooker, William Camden, Robert Burton, John Taylor, John Milton, Thomas Fuller. Volume 2 ISBN 0766184056, Volume 3 ISBN 0766184064.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.