History of English Literature from "Beowulf" to Swinburne

"History of English Literature from 'Beowulf' to Swinburne" by Andrew Lang is a historical exploration of English literature from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings to the Victorian period, focusing on the most important authors and writings within this timeframe. The author begins by acknowledging the challenges of covering such a broad topic, and wants to inspire readers to explore classic works. Starting with the features of early Anglo-Saxon literature like "Beowulf", the narrative sets the stage to explore key literary movements and their impact on English culture.