This is a good work-horse undergraduate anthology. Major, main-stream authors are well represented. Published in 1973, the book reflects the canon of the time. I daresay that these days, it would fail to be adopted due to under-representation of various authors. For me, however, it was my introduction to many fine works that I cherish; so I regard this book quite favorably. ( )

The volume dealing with the Victorian Era in the Oxford Anthology of English Literature.