The Early Masters of English Fiction is a comprehensive study of the origins and development of English fiction, written by Alan Dugald McKillop. The book is divided into four parts, each exploring a different period in the history of English fiction. The first part covers the period from the late 16th century to the early 18th century, and examines the works of writers such as John Bunyan, Daniel Defoe, and Samuel Richardson. The second part looks at the period between the mid-18th century and the early 19th century, and focuses on the works of writers such as Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, and Jane Austen.The third part covers the period from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, and looks at the works of writers such as Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Thomas Hardy. The final part of the book explores the modern period of English fiction, and examines the works of writers such as Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, and D.H. Lawrence.Throughout the book, McKillop provides detailed analysis of the literary techniques and themes employed by each writer, and explores the ways in which their works reflect the social and cultural contexts of their times. The Early Masters of English Fiction is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development 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.