The Norton Anthology of English Literature --Seventh Edition -- Volume 2A

M. H. Abrams is a distinguished editor, best known for his significant contributions to the Norton Anthology of English Literature. He worked on multiple editions, including the Eighth and Ninth, covering various periods like the Middle Ages. His anthologies are a cornerstone for students and readers exploring English literary history.

Anna Laetitia Barbauld was an influential writer from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her poetry and essays are recognized through her inclusion in major collections

Charlotte Smith is recognized for her contributions to literary scholarship. She is a key figure behind The Norton Anthology of English Literature --Seventh Edition -- Volume 2A, a widely used educational text.

William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. His prophetic poetry has been said to form "what is in proportion to its merits the least read body of poetry in the English language".[1] His visual artistry has led one British art journalist to proclaim him "far and away the greatest artist Britain has ever produced".[2] Although...

Mary Robinson is known for her work in both social issues and literary studies. She authored "Children Without a State," a non-fiction book, and contributed to "The Norton Anthology of English Literature --Seventh Edition -- Volume 2A.