영어로 읽는 고전 _ 앤드류 랭의 영문학 역사 _ 베오울프에서 스윈번까지
'History of English Literature from 'Beowulf' to Swinburne'는 20세기 초에 쓰여진 Andrew Lang의 포괄적인 역사서입니다. 이 문학 작품은 영문학의 진화를 앵글로색슨 텍스트에서부터 빅토리아 시대에 이르기까지 추적합니다. Lang은 독자들이 과거의 영향력 있는 작품들과 교감하도록 영감을 주고자 하며, 현대 영국 문화를 형성하는 데 있어 고전 문학의 중요성을 강조합니다.
텍스트의 시작 부분에서 Lang은 영문학이라는 방대한 주제에 대한 자신의 접근 방식을 설명하는 서문을 제공하며, 그의 책이 완전한 백과사전의 역할을 하는 것이 아니라 중요한 작가들과 그들의 작품에 초점을 맞춘 선별적인 탐구가 될 것임을 강조합니다. 그는 광대한 문학적 풍경을 담아내는 것의 어려움을 성찰하고, 독자들의 관심을 불러일으켜 그들이 스스로 이러한 텍스트들을 발견하도록 장려하고자 하는 그의 바람을 표현합니다.
도입부는 또한 앵글로색슨 문학의 기초적인 역할을 강조하며, "베오울프"와 같은 주목할 만한 작품들을 포함한 초기 시와 산문의 특징들, 그리고 이들을 만들어낸 문화적 맥락을 논하면서 독자들이 역사적 문학의 흐름을 더 깊이 탐구할 수 있도록 준비시킵니다.

Classics Read in English _ History of English Literature from Beowulf to Swinburne by Andrew Lang
"History of English Literature from 'Beowulf' to Swinburne" by Andrew Lang is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. This literary work surveys the evolution of English literature, tracing its roots from Anglo-Saxon texts through to the Victorian era. Lang aims to inspire readers to engage with the influential works of the past, emphasizing the importance of classic literature in shaping contemporary English culture. At the start of the text, Lang provides a preface outlining his approach to the immense topic of English literature, emphasizing that his book will not serve as an exhaustive encyclopedia but rather as a selective exploration focused on significant authors and their works. He reflects on the challenges of capturing a vast literary landscape and expresses his desire to spark interest among readers, encouraging them to discover these texts for themselves. The opening also emphasizes the foundational role of Anglo-Saxon literature, discussing the characteristics of early poetry and prose, including notable works like "Beowulf" and the cultural context that produced them, preparing the reader for a deeper exploration of historical literary currents.

Among the contents
ANGLO-SAXON LITERATURE.
The literature of every modern country is made up of many elements, contributed by various races; and has been modified at different times by foreign influences. Thus, among the ancient Celtic inhabitants of our islands, the peoples whom the Romans found here, the Welsh have given us the materials of the famous romances of King Arthur, and from the Gaelic tribes of Ireland and Scotland come the romances of heroes less universally known, Finn, Diarmaid, Cuchulain, and the rest. But the main stock of our earliest poetry and prose, like the main stock of our language, is Anglo-Saxon. The Anglo-Saxon tribes who invaded Britain, and after the departure of the Romans (411) conquered the greater part of the island, must have had a literature of their own, and must have brought it with them over sea.

Contents
CHAPTER I. ANGLO-SAXON LITERATURE.
CHAPTER II. ANGLO-SAXON CHRISTIAN POETRY.
CHAPTER III. ANGLO-SAXON LEARNING AND PROSE.
CHAPTER IV. AFTER THE NORMAN CONQUEST.
CHAPTER V. GEOFFREY OF MONMOUTH.
CHAPTER VI. LAYAMON'S "BRUT".
CHAPTER VII. THE ROMANCES IN RHYME.
CHAPTER VIII. ALLITERATIVE ROMANCES AND POEMS.
CHAPTER IX. CHAUCER.
CHAPTER X. "PIERS PLOWMAN." GOWER.
CHAPTER XI. THE SUCCESSORS OF CHAUCER.
CHAPTER XII. LATE MEDIAEVAL PROSE.
CHAPTER XIII. MALORY.
CHAPTER XIV. EARLY SCOTTISH LITERATURE.
CHAPTER XV. POPULAR POETRY. BALLADS.
CHAPTER XVI. RISE OF THE DRAMA.
CHAPTER XVII. WYATT AND SURREY. GASCOIGNE. SACKVILLE.
CHAPTER XVIII. PROSE OF THE RENAISSANCE.
CHAPTER XIX. THE ELIZABETHAN STAGE AND PLAYWRIGHTS.
CHAPTER XX. OTHER DRAMATISTS.
CHAPTER XXI. ELIZABETHAN AND JACOBEAN PROSE WRITERS.
CHAPTER XXII. LATE ELIZABETHAN AND JACOBEAN POETS.
CHAPTER XXIII. LATE JACOBEAN AND CAROLINE PROSE.
CHAPTER XXIV. CAROLINE POETS.
CHAPTER XXV. RESTORATION THEATRE.
CHAPTER XXVI. AUGUSTAN POETRY.
CHAPTER XXVII. AUGUSTAN PROSE.
CHAPTER XXVIII. GEORGIAN POETRY.
CHAPTER XXIX. GEORGIAN POETRY.
CHAPTER XXX. GEORGIAN PROSE.
CHAPTER XXXI. GEORGIAN PROSE.
CHAPTER XXXII. THE ROMANTIC MOVEMENT.
CHAPTER XXXIII. LATER GEORGIAN NOVELISTS.
CHAPTER XXXIV. POETS AFTER WORDSWORTH.
CHAPTER XXXV. LATE VICTORIAN POETS.
CHAPTER XXXVI. LATEST GEORGIAN AND VICTORIAN NOVELISTS.
CHAPTER XXXVII. HISTORIANS.