The book is based on the uniform pattern of syllabus for M.A. in English for Indian Universities prescribed by the UGC. It is comprehensive and covers the entire history of British Literature. It also includes exhaustive material on American Literature, Commonwealth Literature and Indian Writing in English. There is a useful section on Classics of World Literature too. It will cater to the need of postgraduate students and scholars, as well as anyone preparing for competitive examinations like NET, JRF, SLET and Pre-Ph.D. registration test.