This late 19th-century edition, 1895, of The Story of English Literature by Anna Buckland offers a clear overview of English literary history, covering key authors like Chaucer, Shakespeare, and the Romantics. Designed for students and general readers, it traces major literary periods from medieval times to the Victorian era. The book features an elegant full leather binding with a gilt school crest and marbled endpapers, reflecting its use as a prize or presentation volume. It provides an engaging and easy-to-follow introduction to the development of English literature.
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The volume is in good condition overall. The calf boards show some minor rubbing around the edges and spine ends, typical of a book of this age, but the gilt decoration remains relatively bright. The hinges are still firm, indicating a well-preserved binding, and the marbled endpapers are vibrant despite a little foxing on some pages.
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This late 19th-century edition, 1895, of The Story of English Literature by Anna Buckland offers a clear overview of English literary history, covering key authors like Chaucer, Shakespeare, and the Romantics. Designed for students and general readers, it traces major literary periods from medieval times to the Victorian era. The book features an elegant full leather binding with a gilt school crest and marbled endpapers, reflecting its use as a prize or presentation volume. It provides an engaging and easy-to-follow introduction to the development of English literature.
Condition:
The volume is in good condition overall. The calf boards show some minor rubbing around the edges and spine ends, typical of a book of this age, but the gilt decoration remains relatively bright. The hinges are still firm, indicating a well-preserved binding, and the marbled endpapers are vibrant despite a little foxing on some pages.
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