This English Masterpieces book is a collection of selected prose from famous essayists including Thomas de Quincey, Washington Irving, and Charles Lamb. It is a hardcover first edition from 1953, with a third printing feature. The book is a literary collection with a general topic of literature.

It has 404 pages measuring 9in. in length, 6in. in width, and 0.8in. in height. The intended audience is both young adults and adults. The book is published by Literary Licensing, LLC and is part of the Masters book series. Additionally, this item is from the United States and weighs 19.1 Oz.