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About The Book: The history of English literature spans from the epic Beowulf (circa 8th century), a cornerstone of Old English literature, through the Middle English period with works like Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales (14th century). The Renaissance brought flourishing works like Shakespeare's plays and the poetry of John Milton. The Restoration and 18th century saw the rise of satire and essays, with figures like Jonathan Swift and Samuel Johnson. The Romantic era (late 18th-early 19th centuries) featured poets like Wordsworth and Byron. Victorian writers, including Charles Dickens, dominated the 19th century, leading to the works of Swinburne and the modernist movements. About The Author: Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and anthropologist, renowned for collecting and publishing folk and fairy tales. Born in Selkirk, Lang was educated at prestigious institutions, including Oxford, and made significant contributions to folklore and mythology through works like Custom and Myth (1884) and The Blue Fairy Book (1889). He also explored psychical research, ancient myths, and the study of religion, influencing fields like anthropology. Additionally, Lang was a classical scholar, translating Homer’s Odyssey and Iliad. His writings on Scottish history, along with his literary works, left a lasting impact on literature and folklore. The Title 'History of English Literature From Beowulf to Swinburne written/authored/edited by Andrew Lang', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369206858 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 720 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.