""The Springs of Helicon: A Study in the Progress of English Poetry from Chaucer to Milton"" is a book written by J. W. Mackail and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive study of the development of English poetry from the medieval period to the 17th century. Mackail covers the major poets of each era, including Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, and Milton, and provides detailed analysis of their works. He also examines the historical and cultural context that influenced the poets and their writing, and discusses the various literary movements that emerged during this time. The book is considered a classic work of literary criticism and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English poetry.""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.