Title: English Literature: A Textbook for Students and Scholars Editors: Dr. Sateesh Kumar Edition: First Edition Published & Printed by: CIRS PUBLICATION Date of Publication: 15 April 2025 ISBN-13: 978-81-986863-8-1 It gives me immense pleasure to present this textbook, English Literature: A Textbook for Students and Scholars, to the academic community. The aim of this book is to provide a clear, concise, and comprehensive understanding of English literature, catering primarily to the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students. This work is the result of years of academic engagement, classroom interaction, and a deep passion for literary studies. The content has been carefully curated and structured to assist students in developing both critical insight and theoretical knowledge of major literary movements, authors, and texts. Special attention has been given to simplify complex concepts and present them in a student-friendly manner, while maintaining scholarly depth. I hope this book will serve not only as a textbook but also as a reference guide for those preparing for various competitive examinations and literary research. I remain grateful to my colleagues, mentors, and students whose encouragement and feedback have played a crucial role in shaping this work. Constructive suggestions and feedback from readers are most welcome, as they will help improve future editions of the book.
