English Literature: Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English-Speaking World

by William J. (William Joseph) Long

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"English Literature" by William J. Long is a comprehensive text that serves as a historical account of English literature from its origins in Anglo-Saxon times through to the end of the Victorian Era. Written in the early 20th century, this work aims to instill a desire in students to read great literature while emphasizing both the personal and historical interpretations of literary works.

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