Chambers's Cyclopedia of English Literature V3 - Hardcover

by Robert Chambers (Author), Robert Carruthers (Editor)

Chambers's Cyclopedia of English Literature V3 is a comprehensive reference book that covers the entire spectrum of English literature. The book is authored by Robert Chambers and is the third volume in the series. The book is divided into several sections that cover different periods in English literature, starting from the Anglo-Saxon period and ending with the Victorian era. Each section provides a detailed analysis of the literary works of the period, including poetry, drama, and prose. The book also includes biographical information about the authors and their works, as well as critical commentary and analysis. The book is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in English literature. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. The book is a must-have for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of English literature and its rich history.1879. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766183874, 0766184056. Volume 3 of a 3 volume set. A history, critical and biographical, of British and American authors, with specimens of their writings. A chronological series of extracts from our national authors. Partial Contents: Various Theologians, Metaphysical and Scientific Writers: John Locke; Sir Isaac Newton, Critical and Miscellaneous Writers: James Howell, James Howell, Sir Thomas Herbret, John Earle, Lady Fanshawe, Poets: Joseph Addison, Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, Scottish Poets: Francis Sempill, Allan Ramsay, Various Dramatists: William Congreve, Sir John Vanbrugh, Prose Literature: R. Steele, Eustace Budgell, Various Theologians and Metaphysicians: Richard Bentley, John Norris, Miscellaneous Writers: Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, Poets: Matthew Green, John Dyer, James Thomson. Volume 1 ISBN 0766183874, Volume 2 ISBN 0766184056. 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.