The Norton Anthology of English Literature (Fourth Edition, Volume 1)

A cornerstone of literary studies, this anthology presents a comprehensive collection of English literature spanning from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Featuring canonical texts and insightful introductions, it provides students and scholars with a foundational understanding of English literary traditions. VOLUME 1: The Middle Ages - Donaldson The Sixteenth Century - Smith The Seventeenth Century - Adams The Restoration and the Eighteenth Century - Monk / Lipking. M. H. Abrams, General Editor E. Talbot Donaldson Hallett Smith Robert M. Adams Samuel Holt Monk Lawrence Lipking George H. Ford David Daiches VOLUME 1 W. W. Norton & Company - New York - London