History of English Literature

by Edward Albert

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, Literature, Academic, Literary Criticism, Literary Fiction

736 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1923

Reviews

[Pooh Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

History of English Literature by Edward Albert fifth edition edited by J.A stone.
well i think it's really interesting and easy read for anyone who is interested in knowing the basics of History of English Literature. The language is very easy and understandable. Also it gives you brief idea about different periods of Literature from Anglo-Saxon to post-modernism.
The important features of different period of English Literature which is given is very good and it's helpful for the freshers. I too did graduation in English so i am already aware of so many things but i really get to know about lot many other things which i can explore further. Book provides you good long list of authors, poets, dramatist, different kind of prose writers, historians, travel writers, popular writers of different period, philosophers, scientist and a really good suggestions for further research if someone is interested so in that case i found this one quite good and sufficient. it's only 600 pages read so not much time taking but very helpful!
and another important thing is that as many people are aware after 19th century the literature in English really expands it's horizon to many parts of the world apart from England which in particular is America though the book mention few authors of America and other but that's not enough so i would suggest people to buy other history books of American Literature and world Literature for really get to know the Modern Era English Novels Because Americans really shaped English Literature in Modern Era so it's important for studying American Literature.
overall i would conclude that i really enjoy this book about English Literature.
P.S One thing i observe in book is it's quite different remarks towards certain authors which i never noticed or maybe i was ignorant when i was fresher but that really gave me different ideas or views about period or authors which i can keep in mind to explore further sort of interesting thought.
happy reading!

[Lit Bug (Foram) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good introductory book for students of English literature. Starting with Old English and ending with Modern literature, it is well-written, moderately detailed and systematic in its approach to dissecting literary trends and aesthetics.

Covers in a very lucid manner all the eras, their cultural/political background as well as literary aspects of notable authors and works, while also mentioning lesser authors/works. A clear, brief account of cultural as well as chronological history. Supplemented by A Glossary of Literary Terms, it would be the perfect reference book for students.

[Lit Bug (Foram) · Rating 4 out of 5]

An immensely lucid, systematic book detailing the history of English literature right from Old English to Modern English - provides necessary background historical and cultural context to understand the trends of a particular era in terms of its literary output - as also discussing in brief but with immense clarity major authors and works of respective eras and a brief mention of minor authors and works.

A must-read for students, very useful for those interesting in tracing the growth of English literature.

[Ambika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful insight to writing skills covering the period starting from Chaucer- 14th C. BC till Morder Writing from late 19th Century to 20th Century.

Beautiful writing description, and the works of writers, their prolific writing styles is what would mesmerize one with the Epoch / Period.

Would love to read once again, being Literature student, knows the beauty of it, of every genre and skills.

[Subhadeep Polley]

I want to read the book

[Roshni · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is not opened I can't able to read one page

[abhishek Chakraborty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Average , but a must-have for NET exam aspirants

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a bit dated. The edition I have was revised in 1978, but it was first published in 1923. As such, certain things are rather one sided or sexist. Shelley is present but Mary Shelley is not. She is simply referred to William Godwin's daughter. Mary Wollestonecraft is also not mentioned. Though at times, Albert does better than you would think, for instance talking about Maria Edgeworth's influence on Sir Walter Scott. He argues that Radcliffe, though out of fashion, needs to be remembered more.

But it is worth reading for the biting comments that pop up every so often. Tennyson's Arthur is "priggish". Richard Steele "had a varied and rather an unfortunate career due to his own ardent disposition" (199). There is this about James Thomson who "also wrote LIberty (1735-36) a gigantic poem in blank verse, intolerably dull" (233).

However, there are some very, very interesting/insulting comments about Scots.

[Stephen Hayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this book up free when I found it on the toss-out counter of a bookshop, second-hand. The previous owner was Doreen Anderson, Form IV. I wish I'd had a book like this in Form IV (Grade 11). I might have done better in English not only at school, but also at university. It seemed to cover a great deal of stuff for a school textbook, and was far more demanding than anything I had at school.

I found it a pretty interesting read, and it filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge. The edition I have was published in 1935, and covered English literature from the earliest time to about 1930.

[Ankita · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read for literature students.

[Muhamad Alim]

This is a great book. I recommend this book.

[Uma]

Good

[Wolieo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book

[Murad Ullah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a good book

[Shanaya Ron · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a horror ride. Especially since we had it for the degree.

[a. · Rating 5 out of 5]

made me want to kill myself. 5/5

[Meghanad Naik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

[Silvya · Rating 4 out of 5]

i thrifted this book a while ago and find it an enjoyable read. it's basically a compiled short biography of famous authors in the world of english literature :)

[Chiben Murry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommended and the writing is not difficult. Although some materials were lacking and the modern period felt rushed. I still think this provides sufficient insights about the development of english literature.

[Amulya Mishra · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good book.
It was the textbook for my first two years of graduation !

[Ilayaraja]

i want download this book

[Rahul Anand · Rating 5 out of 5]

For any student of English Literature, I will highly recommend this book. This is exactly what a student needs for understanding the basic concept of English Literature in its hierarchical perspective.