Representative English Literature from Chaucer to Tennyson

Representative English Literature from Chaucer to Tennyson is a book written by Henry S. Pancoast. The book is a comprehensive collection of literary works from some of the most prominent English writers from the medieval period to the Victorian era. The book includes works from Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, John Milton, Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, William Wordsworth, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Alfred Tennyson.The book is divided into different sections, each representing a specific literary period. The sections include the medieval period, the Renaissance, the Restoration, the eighteenth century, the Romantic period, and the Victorian era. Each section provides an overview of the literary period and includes a selection of works from the most influential writers of that time.The book is designed as a textbook for students of English literature, but it is also suitable for general readers who are interested in the history of English literature. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of English literature and the major literary movements that have shaped it over the centuries.In summary, Representative English Literature from Chaucer to Tennyson is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature. The book provides a comprehensive collection of literary works from some of the most influential writers in English history and is a must-read for students of English literature and general readers alike.1896. Selected and supplemented with historical connections and a map. The author has attempted to write a book that will answer the needs of those who are beginning to teach the subject according to new methods. This new method combines the story of the history of literature with that of the literature itself. The text is divided into four parts: The Period of Preparation; The Period of Italian Influence; The Period of French Influence; and The Modern English Period.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.