English Literature For Boys And Girls

English Literature for Boys and Girls

by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

This book is an introduction to English literature for young people. It begins with the early middle ages and goes through the Victorian era. The book includes selections from some of the most well-loved stories in English literature, including Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, and The Faerie Queene. The author, H. E. Marshall, provides helpful introductions to each selection and explains the historical and cultural context in which it was written.

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Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (usually credited as H. E. Marshall; 9 August 1867 – 19 September 1941) was a British author, particularly well known for her works of popular national history for c...

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