Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of English Literature for Junior Classes"" by Frederick A. Laing is a comprehensive guide to the development of English literature from its earliest beginnings to the modern era. Written specifically for younger readers, this book covers the major literary periods and movements, including Old English, Middle English, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Victorianism, and Modernism. The book also includes biographical information on key figures in English literature, such as William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf. With clear and engaging language, this book provides a thorough introduction to the rich and diverse literary heritage of England.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.