The Black Book of History of English Literature (English Version)

Book Details:

• Author: Abhilash Dey 

• Publisher: Debi Book Concern

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 908

• ISBN: 9789348553669

• Languages: English

About the Book:

The Black Book of History of English Literature is a comprehensive and authoritative objective guide designed for aspirants preparing for competitive examinations such as UGC NET, SET, TGT, PGT, DSSSB, KVS, NVS, Assistant Professor recruitment, PSC, PhD entrance, and other teaching eligibility tests. This extensive volume serves as a complete atlas of British literary history, covering all major literary periods from the Anglo-Saxon age to Modernism and Postmodernism.

The book features more than 10,000 carefully curated multiple-choice questions that help readers strengthen their conceptual understanding, improve retention, and assess exam readiness. Each literary period is presented in a structured chronological format, highlighting key literary movements, influential authors, major works, and important historical developments. This objective-based format allows for efficient revision and targeted exam preparation.

The content is based on the works of renowned literary historians such as W. J. Long, Andrew Sanders, Edward Albert, David Daiches, Margaret Drabble, Arthur Compton-Rickett, Ifor Evans, Michael Alexander, and Jonathan Bate. By synthesizing these authoritative sources into a focused MCQ-based approach, the book ensures both academic depth and practical utility for exam aspirants.

This book functions as both a reference manual and a self-assessment tool, making it highly valuable for students, teachers, and candidates preparing for competitive exams. It is also an essential companion resource for broader studies in English literature, including Indian English Literature, World Literature, and Literary Criticism.

About the Author:

Dr. Abhilash Dey is a distinguished academic and Assistant Professor specializing in English literature. He holds advanced qualifications including M.A. (Gold Medalist), M.Phil., and Ph.D., and has extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic mentorship. His scholarly expertise and exam-oriented teaching approach have enabled him to create highly effective study materials for competitive examinations such as UGC NET, SET, PSC, and other academic recruitment tests.

Dr. Dey’s work reflects his commitment to presenting literary history in a structured, accessible, and exam-focused manner, helping students achieve academic excellence and success in competitive examinations.