Specimens of Modern English Literary Criticism is a book published in 1907 by William Tenney Brewster. The book provides a collection of literary criticism written by prominent English writers of the time, including Matthew Arnold, John Ruskin, and Walter Pater. The collection spans from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, covering a wide range of literary genres and styles. The book serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature, offering insightful analyses and interpretations of some of the most important works of the era. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different literary genre: poetry, fiction, drama, and essays. Each section includes a brief introduction by the editor, providing context for the works included. Overall, Specimens of Modern English Literary Criticism is a comprehensive and illuminating collection of literary criticism from a pivotal period in 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.