A Brief Anthology of English Literature

This second of the two-volume work provides some of the most anthologized material in English literature, with one difference: a number of those works are presented in their entirety to expose students to a much more comprehensive reading experience. For those who have read simple snippets of short pieces or parts of works, these complete poems, works of drama, and prose fiction, will help them expand the depth of their reading. From Beowulf to Swift, this anthology promises to introduce a wider range of material for the reader’s enjoyment. The selections are broad enough for those students who wish to explore--in some detail--the world of the writers’ imagination. Included are brief author or work headnotes to aid the reader in capturing the backdrop to the authors and their works.