THE

Warwick Library of English Literature

In crown 8vo volumes , cloth , js. 6d. each.

General Editor — Professor C. H. Herford, Litt.D.

Each volume in the present series will deal with the develop­ment in English literature of some special literary form^ which will be illustrated by a series of representative specimens, slightly annotated, and preceded by a critical analytical introduction.

English Pastorals. With an Introduction by E. K. Chambers, B.A. English Literary Criticism. With an Introduction by C. E. Vaughan, M.A., Professor of English Literature at University College, Cardiff. English Essays. With an Introduction by J. H. Lobban, M.A., formerly Assistant Professor of English Literature in Aberdeen University.

English Lyric Poetry (1500-1700 a.d.). With an Introduction by Fred­eric Ives Carpenter, M.A., Lecturer in English Literature at Chicago University.

English Masques. With an Introduction by H. A. Evans, M.A., Balliol College, Oxford.

IN PREPARA TION;

English Letter-Writers. With an Introduction by W. Raleigh, M.A., Professor of English Literature at University College, Liverpool.

English Tales in Verse. With an Introduction by C. H. Herford, Litt. D., Professor of English Literature at University College, Aberystwyth; General Editor of the Series.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

“The idea of such a series has much to re­commend it, and it is well carried out in this comely and attractive volume ('English Pas­torals’). In his introduction Mr. Chambers writes of the history and characteristics of the Pastoral with learning, insight, and sym­pathy."—The Times.

It is refreshing to find an editor who can write with just appreciation and without ex­aggerated praise. Mr. Lobban (111 ‘ English Essays ’) has accomplished his task with care and good judgment, the consequence is that he writes with a certain fulness, and thereby

seldom fails to interest his reader."—Jou rnal of Education.

“ This excellent addition (‘English Lyrics’) to an excellent series deserves notice and commendation. The notes, literary and bio­graphical, which are prefixed to the selections from the different authors, are notable for conciseness. The introduction is also a sound piece of criticism, tracing with great clearness the connection between the lyrical, impulse and performance of particular periods and the national history.”—Spectator.

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