Provides an outline of the course of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times through the 1980s, discussing individual periods and their important literary figures and movements, and addressing topics that include Old and Middle English, William Shakespeare, and High Victorian literature.
A guide to reading "For Whom the Bell Tolls," with analysis of plot, style, form, and structure. Also includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.