An Anthology of English Literature is a comprehensive collection of English literary works, compiled to provide readers with an overview of the evolution of literature from its earliest forms to modern times. The anthology includes poetry, prose, and drama from a wide range of authors and periods, offering both classic canonical texts and notable works that illustrate the development of English language and literary styles. Through carefully selected pieces, the book demonstrates how themes, genres, and writing techniques have changed over centuries, while highlighting recurring concerns such as morality, human nature, society, and the imagination.