Masterpieces of British Literature is a collection of literary works that were published in 1895, edited by Horace Elisha Scudder. The book includes a selection of the most celebrated and influential writings in British literature, ranging from the Middle Ages to the Victorian era. The works included in this book are from a diverse range of genres, including poetry, drama, and prose. Some of the notable authors featured in this collection are William Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer, John Milton, Samuel Johnson, William Wordsworth, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens. The book is intended to be a comprehensive overview of the most significant works of British literature, and it provides readers with a glimpse into the cultural and historical context of each piece. Masterpieces of British Literature is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich literary tradition of Britain. Ruskin, Macaulay, Brown, Tennyson, Dickens, Wordsworth, Burns, Lamb, Coleridge, Byron, Cowper, Gray, Goldsmith, Addison And Steele, Milton, Bacon. With Biographical Sketches, Notes, And Portraits. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. By Kessinger Publishing [ 9781164950400 ]