A Historical Summary Of English Literature (1920) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120239631 : 112023963X : 24 Sep 2009 : A Historical Summary of English Literature, written by Edward William Edmunds and originally published in 1920, is a comprehensive overview of the development of English literature from its earliest beginnings to the early 20th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of English literature, starting with the Old English period and ending with the Victorian era.Each chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the major literary works and movements of the period, as well as the social and historical context in which they were produced. Edmunds also includes biographical information about the most important writers of each period, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth.Throughout the book, Edmunds emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of English literature in order to fully appreciate its