A Background to the Study of English Literature is an expanded , updated and comprehensive study of English Literature giving greater attention to the trends in those genres of Literature that have developed rapidly in the last half century. This book provided the basics of English Poetry, to make English literature interesting and easy for the student. Content Section I-Poetry Section II-Drama Section III - Prose About the Author: B Prasad B Prasad, Late Head of the Development of English , Agra College, Agra , had authored several books with the aim to make the student understand and appreciate English Literature.