English Literature: From the Norman Conquest to Chaucer (1906)

English Literature: From The Norman Conquest To Chaucer is a book written by William Henry Schofield in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of English literature from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the time of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century. The author takes the reader through the major literary movements and genres of the period, including the Anglo-Saxon period, the Middle English period, and the emergence of the English language as a literary medium. The book includes detailed analysis of the works of major writers such as Chaucer, the Gawain poet, and William Langland, as well as lesser-known writers of the time. Schofield's writing style is clear and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as anyone with an interest in the history of the English language and its literary traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.