Textbook for schools with in-depth study of English, lyceums and humanities gymnasiums. With additions and changes in accordance with the program for the course "Literature of Great Britain" for secondary educational institutions. The basis is taken from the textbook by M. Gekkeren, T. Volosova, A. Doroshevich "English Literature," M.: "Enlightenment," 1975. The manual (book 2) introduces the stages of development of English literature from the middle of the XIX to the end of the XX century. The material is presented in chronological sequence and tells about the era, literary trends, the work of writers. Tasks and test questions contribute to the consolidation of the material. The program information will help to increase the cultural level of students and their interest in the subject. The manual will also be useful for students of higher educational institutions in the specialty "English language and literature."