"As a nation grows and changes, its literature grows and changes with it" - H.E Marshall

Especially valuable as a companion to the reading of the classics, this book, first published in 1909, introduces both young and adult readers to the great authors and works that shaped the English literary tradition. From the epic world of Beowulf to the poetry of John Milton and the plays of William Shakespeare, H. E. Marshall presents English literature as a living and unfolding story.

This new edition comes with an Easy-to-Read Layout designed to make reading comfortable.