Students' Handbook of the Facts of English Literature

The Students' Handbook of the Facts of English Literature by J. F. A. Pyre is a comprehensive guide to the key facts and figures of English literature. The book is designed to help students understand and appreciate the rich literary tradition of the English language, covering everything from the earliest works of Old English poetry to contemporary literature. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a specific period in English literature. Within each chapter, Pyre provides detailed information on the major writers and works of the period, as well as important historical and cultural context. The book also includes helpful summaries of key literary movements and genres, such as the Romantic movement and the novel.In addition to its comprehensive coverage of English literature, the book also includes practical advice for students on how to read and analyze literary texts. Pyre provides tips on how to approach different types of literature, such as poetry and drama, and offers guidance on how to identify and interpret literary devices such as metaphor and symbolism.Overall, the Students' Handbook of the Facts of English Literature is an essential resource for any student of English literature, providing a wealth of information and insight into the literary tradition of the English language.1910. This work is arranged in seventy-five classified outlines. They are designed to reinforce a series of lectures and to present in a convenient form the substantial facts of the history of English literature. After Outline XII, unless otherwise stated, all other dates appended to the titles of literary works indicate earliest printed publication.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.