Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860

Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 is a collection of critical essays by George Saintsbury, published in the late 19th century. The work analyzes significant authors and their contributions to English literature during a transformative period, focusing on those who have been overlooked in literary accolades. Saintsbury discusses the nature of literary criticism and emphasizes the importance of comparative analysis and understanding literary history to evaluate the writers of his time. This collection serves as both a critique and a historical overview of English literature from the 18th to the 19th century.