English Literature in Nineteenth Century

Classics in English literature present the role of classics in history of literature, its influence and the role classics played in shaping English literature to its present form. The aim is to display a significant and representative selection of works in relation to the history and culture of the day. The book’s primary focus is to explain in lucid, succinct and analytical language, the role of classics in English literature. The book covers the influence exerted by the ancient literatures upon various aspects of literature such as poetry, drama, fiction, prose, religious works, historiography and biological studies.