The Cambridge History of English Literature. Edited by A. W. Ward and A. R. Waller; Volume 01 (Hardcover)

This groundbreaking work of literary history traces the evolution of English literature from its earliest origins to the rise of the Romance cycles in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Drawing on the latest scholarship and critical methods, this book offers fresh insights into the cultural, social, and historical contexts that shaped England's literary tradition. This first volume is a must-read for students and scholars of English literature.

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