A clear and concise introduction to British literature, from the Greco-Roman background and Chaucer to contemporary fiction. Twenty-four chapters guide readers through every major period, including the Tudor, Jacobean, Romantic, Victorian and modern eras. Dedicated sections on Shakespeare, his contemporaries and the leading poets, dramatists and novelists bring key authors and works into focus. Organised chronologically for easy reference, the book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate beginners. It also serves as a reliable revision guide for UGC NET aspirants.