A Short History Of Modern English Literature

A Short History of Modern English Literature is a book written by Edmund Gosse that provides a comprehensive overview of the development of English literature from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The book covers the major literary movements and figures of the period, including the Victorian poets, the Pre-Raphaelites, the Decadents, and the Modernists. Gosse examines the works of prominent authors such as Tennyson, Browning, Wilde, Shaw, Yeats, and Eliot, and analyzes their contributions to the literary canon. The book also explores the social and cultural context in which these writers lived and worked, and how their writing reflected the changing attitudes and values of their time. With its accessible style and engaging narrative, A Short History of Modern English Literature is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1900 Edition.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.