Synopsis Modern English Literature critically evaluates the masterpieces from the world-renowned writers-Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Franz, Franz Kafla and James Joyce. The book examines in detail use of various themes, forms, speeches, impressions, disguises, illusions, allusions, hallucinations, styles, metaphors, similes, imagery, standards, intonations, enchantment, disenchantment, fanaticism, fantasies, alliteration, movements, notes, emotions, satires, soliloquies, transitions, metamorphoses and synchronization. Special emphasis is given on evaluation of characterization, action, speech, style and structure of each great book. This all encompassing compendium of critical evaluation on the renowned work of these great authors brings to the fore various facets of artistic and creative literature and it is sincerely hoped that it will suit to the needs of students, teachers, researchers and general readers.