""The World's Literature, Part 1: A Course In English For Colleges And High Schools"" is a book written by Mary E. Burt and published in 1890. The book is intended for use as a textbook in English courses for students in colleges and high schools. The book is divided into several parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of literature. The first part provides an overview of literature and its history, while the second part covers the literature of ancient Greece and Rome. The third part focuses on the literature of the Middle Ages, including the works of Chaucer and Dante. The fourth part covers the literature of the Renaissance, including the works of Shakespeare and Milton. The fifth and final part covers the literature of the 18th and 19th centuries, including the works of Wordsworth, Keats, and Tennyson. Throughout the book, Burt provides detailed analyses of key literary works and authors, as well as discussion questions and exercises to help students better understand and appreciate the material. Overall, ""The World's Literature, Part 1"" is a comprehensive and engaging guide to the history and development of English literature.In Four Parts.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.