"Cyclopaedia of English Literature" is a comprehensive collection of significant works from English authors, spanning from the earliest times to the mid-19th century. Edited by Robert Chambers and Robert Carruthers, this volume presents a curated selection of literary masterpieces, connected by insightful critical analyses and biographical narratives. Discover the rich tapestry of English literary history through excerpts from celebrated poets, playwrights, essayists, and novelists. Each entry provides valuable context, shedding light on the authors' lives, influences, and contributions to the literary landscape. Elegantly illustrated, this cyclopaedia offers a unique blend of literary appreciation and historical understanding, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone with a passion for English literature. Explore the enduring legacy of English letters in this meticulously compiled and thoughtfully presented anthology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.