The Norton Anthology of English Literature Volume 2

First published in 1962 and now in its 10th edition, The Norton Anthology of English Literature is a landmark collection that spans over 13 centuries of English literary tradition—from Beowulf to contemporary voices. Edited initially by M. H. Abrams and later by Stephen Greenblatt, this anthology includes poetry, prose, drama, and critical essays, with contextual introductions and scholarly apparatus that make it a staple in literature classrooms worldwide.