History of English Literature Krishan Das, Deepchand Patra

1. English Literature; 2. History of Literature; 3. Medieval Literature; 4. Anglo-Saxon Literature; 5. Anglo-norman Literature; 6. Victorian Literature; 7. Indian English Literature; 8. British Literature; 9. American Literature; 10. Portuguese Literature; 11. Spanish Literature; 12. Medieval Poetry; 13. Medieval Theatre; 14. Restoration Literature; 15. Augustan Literature; 16. Postmodern Literature; 17. History of Modern Literature; 18. Media Influence; 19. Germanic Languages; 20. Romance Languages; 21. Oral Literature.

This book, written for the use of college students, professors, lecturers, has been designed as a guide into the remarkable journey of English Literature. Giving a comprehensive and coherent outline of the development of English literature, it gives due regard to the national cultures of the writers in the languages, particularly British analyses this history within the framework of contemporary social, milieus, politics, religious backgrounds, cultural movements and critical reception. It also provides for appreciative interpretation of the works of most prominent authors and poets, bringing within its purview the rigmarole of literary criticism, its contribution and influence on English Literature.
The book undertake an arduous task in bringing under one head a compendious, yet informative text on such a vast topic as the origin and progress of English Literature. The insight and information of the book is hoped to be well received by the students and teachers of English Literature.