The History of Early English Literature: Being the History of English Poetry from Its Beginnings to the Accession of King Alfred V1

Originally published in 1892, this early works is the history of English Poetry from its beginnings to the Accession of Kind Aelfred. It is a fascinating collection and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.