The Story of English Literature for Young Readers: Chaucer to Cowper is a book written by Lucy Cecil White Lillie and published in 1878. The book is a comprehensive overview of English literature from the time of Geoffrey Chaucer to William Cowper. It is intended for young readers who are interested in learning about the history of English literature.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of English literature, from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Each chapter provides an overview of the ...
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The Story of English Literature for Young Readers: Chaucer to Cowper is a book written by Lucy Cecil White Lillie and published in 1878. The book is a comprehensive overview of English literature from the time of Geoffrey Chaucer to William Cowper. It is intended for young readers who are interested in learning about the history of English literature.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of English literature, from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Each chapter provides an overview of the literary trends and major works of the period, as well as biographical information about the most important authors.The book begins with a chapter on Chaucer, the father of English literature, and goes on to cover other important figures such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Pope. It also includes chapters on lesser-known writers such as John Lyly and Thomas Dekker.Throughout the book, Lillie provides examples of literary works and quotes from famous authors, which help to illustrate the literary trends of each period. She also includes illustrations and portraits of the authors, which add visual interest to the text.Overall, The Story of English Literature for Young Readers: Chaucer to Cowper is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn about the history of English literature. It is written in a clear and engaging style that is accessible to young readers, but also provides enough detail and depth to satisfy more advanced readers.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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