An Outline of World Literature From Homer to the Present Day Paperback – February 14, 2026

"An Outline of World Literature From Homer to the Present Day" offers a comprehensive survey of the global literary landscape, tracing the evolution of written expression from the foundational epics of ancient Greece to the early twentieth century. Prepared by Edgar Colby Knowlton, this scholarly guide serves as an essential roadmap through the masterpieces and movements that have shaped human culture.The work provides a structured overview of key authors, significant works, and influential genres across centuries. It categorizes literary achievements into distinct eras, allowing readers to understand the historical context and intellectual lineages that connect the classical world to the modern age. Covering a vast chronological span, the outline explores the development of poetry, drama, and prose, highlighting the enduring impact of major figures from the Homeric tradition through the literary developments of the late 1920s.Designed for students, educators, and literary enthusiasts, this volume synthesizes complex histories into an accessible format. It remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking a systematic understanding of the Western literary canon and the broader trajectories of international literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more