Title : | English literature in context |
Material Type: | printed text |
Authors: | Paul Poplawski, Author |
Publisher: | Cambridge- New York : Cambridge University Press |
Publication Date: | 2008 |
Pagination: | xx, 685 p. |
Layout: | ill., maps. |
Size: | 25 cm |
ISBN (or other code): | 978-0-521-54928-8 |
General note: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
Languages : | English (eng) Original Language : English (eng) |
Descriptors: | English literature - History and criticism Literature and society - Great Britain - History
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Class number: | 820.9 |
Abstract: | This comprehensive and accessible textbook is an essential resource and reference tool for all English Literature students. Designed to accompany students throughout their degree course, it provides a detailed narrative survey of the diverse degree course, it provides a detailed narrative survey of the diverse historical and cultural contexts that have shaped the development of English literature. Each chapter covers a major historical period and provides:
-a detailed chronology giving a quick reference guide to each period
-thorough historical and literary overview
-in-depth readings of key literary texts
-structured and annotated suggestions for further reading and research
-textboxes providing concise supplementary and background information
-carefully chosen illustration designed to stimulate debate and enhance understanding |
Contents note: | List of illustrations; Notes on contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Preface Paul Poplawski; Medieval English, 500–1500 Valerie Allen; The Renaissance, 1485–1660 Andrew Hiscock; The Restoration and eighteenth century, 1660–1780 Lee Morrissey; The Romantic period, 1780–1832 Peter J. Kitson; The Victorian age, 1837–1901 Maria Frawley; The twentieth century, 1901–39 Paul Poplawski; The twentieth century, 1939–2004 John Brannigan; Index; |
Record link: | https://library.seeu.edu.mk/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=17115 |