The ""Student's Handbook of the Facts of English Literature"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and major works of English literature, written by J.F.A. Pyre and first published in 1922. The book is designed to be a helpful resource for students of literature, providing an overview of the major literary movements and genres from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of English literature, starting with the Anglo-Saxon period and continuing through the ...
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The ""Student's Handbook of the Facts of English Literature"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and major works of English literature, written by J.F.A. Pyre and first published in 1922. The book is designed to be a helpful resource for students of literature, providing an overview of the major literary movements and genres from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of English literature, starting with the Anglo-Saxon period and continuing through the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and the Victorian era. Each chapter provides an overview of the major literary figures and works of the period, along with a discussion of the social and historical context in which they were written. In addition to its historical and literary content, the book also includes practical advice for students of literature, such as tips for reading and analyzing poetry and prose. It also includes a glossary of literary terms and a bibliography of recommended readings for further study. Overall, ""Student's Handbook of the Facts of English Literature"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and major works of English literature, from students and scholars to general readers who want to deepen their knowledge of this rich and complex literary tradition.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.
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