[QUOTE=newstudent;165387]I want to study english literature on my own. As I am not very much into old english style (art, thou type english). So can any one suggest me a simple book to start with. I mean by studying this book, I could comprehend english literature.[/QUOTE]
to comprehend Literature,,,,
I suggest, Michael Alexander's "A History of English Literature"
trends, writers + works, everything.

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Thanks for answering exclusively and in detail.. I couldn't have been able to answer those questions in a satisfactory way.. Do keep solving our confusions.. It would be a great service of you towards us..

Beginner's choice
 

Salam newstudent,

jokes apart, you better start with A BACKGROUND TO ENGLISH LITERATURE, go through it. Later u can go for the books the other members have mentioned. Animal Farm is a very very good option though.

regards

[QUOTE=syedmuhammadali;398400]Salam newstudent,

jokes apart, you better start with A BACKGROUND TO ENGLISH LITERATURE, go through it. Later u can go for the books the other members have mentioned. Animal Farm is a very very good option though.

regards[/QUOTE]

Tell the name of the author as well my dear..