Paul Poplawski (ed.)

English Literature in Context

From medieval to modern literature - an essential student resource
Edited by Paul Poplawski

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Comprehensive and accessible, this textbook supports the study of English literature from the Middle Ages to the present, and is designed as a main resource for all English Literature students. The book is carefully structured for undergraduate use, with a rich range of illustrations and textboxes that summarise vital background material. Seven chronological chapters analyse the cultural and historical contexts that have shaped English literature, adding detailed chronologies, contextual readings of select literary texts, and annotated suggestions for further reading. This is an invaluable reference for students and teachers alike.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Repr.
• Seitenzahl: 685
• Erscheinungstermin: Dezember 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 250mm
• Gewicht: 1390g
• ISBN-13: 9780521549288
• ISBN-10: 0521549280
• Artikelnr.: 22782751

Autorenporträt

Paul Poplawski is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Leicester.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Paul Poplawski; 1. Medieval English, 500-1500: Chronology; I. Historical overview; II. Literary overview; III. Texts and issues; IV. Readings; V. Reference Valerie Allen; 2. The Renaissance, 1485-1660: Chronology; I. Historical overview; II. Literary overview; III. Texts and issues; IV. Readings; V. Reference Andrew Hiscock; 3. The Restoration and 18th Century, 1660-1780: Chronology; I. Historical overview; II. Literary overview; III. Texts and issues; IV. Readings; V. Reference Lee Morrissey; 4. The Romantic Period, 1780-1832: Chronology; I. Historical overview; II. Literary overview; III. Texts and Issues; IV. Readings; V. Reference Peter J. Kitson; 5. The Victorian Age, 1837-1901: Chronology; I. Historical overview; II. Literary overview; III. Texts and issues; IV. Readings; V. Reference Maria Frawley; 6. The twentieth century, 1901-1939: Chronology; I. Historical overview; II. Literary overview; III. Texts and issues; IV. Readings; V. Reference Paul Poplawski; 7. The twentieth century, 1939-2004: Chronology; I. Historical overview; II. Literary overview; III. Texts and issues; IV. Readings; V. Reference John Brannigan.