An Introduction to the Study of English Literature, by W. H. Hudson, is a comprehensive book for students of English Literature. It attempts to discuss the simplest possible way for a systematic study of literature. It contains topics such as: Some Ways of Studying Literature, The Study of Poetry, The Study of Prose Fiction, The Study of the Drama and The Study of Criticism and the Valuation of Literature. All concepts are discussed in a lucid manner for better comprehension.