Publisher's Synopsis
An enlarged edition contains 15 sections covers not just the literary fields of fiction and poetry but also such general leisure interests as history, drama, travel and the fine arts. In total more than 2500 books are included by both contemporary and classic writers. Each section of "An English Library" has a short introduction which discusses the range of books and the principles adopted in the selection of individual titles. Every title is annotated with a brief commentary which outlines the significance of the work and highlights some of the aspects which will attract new readers. "An English Library" is for everyone who likes reading books. It enables them to extend their enjoyment through discoveries of what is new to them as well as reminders of familiar and forgotten works.
