London in English Literature

This volume published in 1913 is a delightful foray into the city of London from the times of Chaucer through the modern era. Geared toward students and readers interested in the settings of their favorite pieces of English literature, this informative book was the first of its kind to link the actual city of London with its literary tradition. London in English Literature charmingly describes the London of Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, and Dickens, among other noteworthy authors.