"A Short History of French Literature" is an important work in literary studies, written by the eminent British critic and literary critic George Saintsbury. The book examines the development of French literature from ancient times to the present, placing each stage in the context of the European literary tradition. Saintsbury examines in detail the work of prominent French writers and poets, giving the reader a broad view of the development of French culture through the lens of literature. This book will be a very useful reference for anyone interested in French literature or general literary processes in Europe.