""From Beowulf to Virginia Woolf"" is a comprehensive and unauthorized history of English literature written by Robert Manson Myers. The book spans over a thousand years of literary history, covering the major works, authors, and movements that have shaped the English literary tradition. It begins with the epic poem ""Beowulf"" and continues through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Romantic era, and into the 20th century. Myers explores the themes, styles, and innovations of each period, providing in-depth analysis of the works of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, Austen, Dickens, Hardy, and many other literary giants. The book also includes biographical information on the authors and their historical contexts, as well as critical perspectives on their works. With its engaging prose and insightful commentary, ""From Beowulf to Virginia Woolf"" is an excellent resource for students, scholars, and general readers interested in the rich and varied history of English literature.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.