History Of English Literature By William J. Long

History Of English Literature By William J. Long

Preface : This Books, which presents the whole splendid history of English literature from Anglo Saxon times to close of the Victorian Era, has three specific aims. The first is to create or to encourage in every student the desire to read the best books, and to know literature itself rather than what has been written about literature. The second is to interept literature both personally and historically, that is, to show how a great book generally reflects not only the author's life and thought but also the spirit of the age and the ideals of the nation's history. The third aim is to show, by a study of each seccessive period, how our literature has steadily developed from its simple songs and stories to its present complexity in prose and poetry.

To carry out there aims we have introduced the following terms :

1) A breif, accurate summary of historical events and social conditions in each period, and a consideration of the ideals which stirred the whole nation, as in the days of Elizabeth, before they found expression in literature.

2) A study of the various literacy epochs in turn, showing what each gained in the development of a national literature.

3) A readable biography of every important writerm showing how he lived and worked, how he met success or failure, how he influenced his age, and how his age influenced him.

4) A study and analysis of every author's best works, and of many of the books required for college entrance examinations.

5) Selections enough especially from earlier writers, and from writers not likely to be found in the home or school library.

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