Publisher's Synopsis
""English Belles-Lettres, From A. D. 901 To 1834"" is a comprehensive anthology of English literature compiled by Oliver H. G. Leigh. The book covers a wide range of literary genres including poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction, and includes works by some of the most celebrated English writers of all time such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Jane Austen. The collection is arranged chronologically, beginning with Anglo-Saxon poetry and ending with the Romantic era. Each selection is accompanied by an introduction and notes providing historical and literary context. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the evolution of the English language and literary tradition.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.