The History Of English Literature

The History of English Literature: Wyclif, Chaucer, Earliest Drama, Renaissance V2 is a comprehensive book that delves into the rich literary history of the English language. Written by Bernhard Ten Brink, the book covers the period from the 14th century to the 17th century, exploring the works of influential writers such as John Wyclif, Geoffrey Chaucer, and William Shakespeare.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular literary genre or period. The first chapter covers the religious and philosophical writings of John Wyclif, a prominent theologian and reformer who lived in the 14th century. The second chapter explores the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the most important writers of the Middle Ages, known for his Canterbury Tales.The third chapter of the book is dedicated to the earliest English drama, including mystery plays, miracle plays, and morality plays. The author provides a detailed analysis of these plays, examining their themes, characters, and historical context.The final chapter of the book focuses on the Renaissance period, which saw the emergence of some of the greatest writers in English literature, including William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson. The author discusses the major works of these writers, analyzing their literary techniques and contributions to the English language.Overall, The History of English Literature: Wyclif, Chaucer, Earliest Drama, Renaissance V2 is an informative and engaging book that provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the rich literary history of the English language. It is an essential read for anyone interested in English literature, history, and culture.In Three Volumes.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.