"History of English Literature (Volume 1 of 5)" is an important and authoritative work by the famous French literary historian Hippolyte Taigne. In this book, the author examines the development of English literature from ancient times to the present. He talks about the impact of various historical events on the literary life of the country, singles out the main literary schools and trends, analyzes the work of outstanding English writers. This book is an important addition to the cultural and literary history of Great Britain and will be useful to a wide range of readers interested in the history of literature and its development through the ages.