English Literature for Boys and Girls

H. E. Marshall guides the reader through the history of English literature starting in the early middle ages and ending in the Victorian Era. Samplings from famous authors and poets are examined in detail including Bede, Chaucer, Wyclif, Shakespeare, Raleigh, Cowley, Bunyan, Pope, Cowper, Tennyson, and many more. The book is a great introduction to English literature for young people.?First published in 1909, this edition is derived from the original book with 20 color illustrations by John R. Skelton. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.