A Companion to British Literature, 4 Volume Set

A Companion to British Literature, 4 Volume Set
Author: Robert DeMaria, Jr.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-02-10
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0470656042

A Companion to British Literature is a comprehensive guide to British literature and the contexts and ideas that have shaped and transformed it over the past thirteen centuries. Its four volumes cover literature from all periods and places in Britain and demonstrate the wide variety of approaches to studying the subject. Provides an authoritative reference on British literature, and the contexts, writers, and ideas that have shaped and transformed it over the past thirteen centuries Spans historical, social, political, domestic, linguistic, institutional, and material contexts Offers the most inclusive and far-reaching overview available of British literature from 700-2,000,across four volumes and over 100 chapters Written by an internationally diverse range of expert contributors including both distinguished academics and up-and-coming young stars Comprises readings from across geographical, cultural, institutional, economic and mediological contexts Features a general index and a thematic table of contents to enable readers to navigate the development of British Literature 4 Volumes www.britishliteraturecompanion.com

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Literature

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Literature
Author: Richard Bradford
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 912
Release: 2020-09-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1119652642

THE WILEY BLACKWELL COMPANION TO CONTEMPORARY BRITISH AND IRISH LITERATURE An insightful guide to the exploration of modern British and Irish literature The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Literature is a must-have guide for anyone hoping to navigate the world of new British and Irish writing. Including modern authors and poets from the 1960s through to the 21st century, the Companion provides a thorough overview of contemporary poetry, fiction, and drama by some of the most prominent and noteworthy writers. Seventy-three comprehensive chapters focus on individual authors as well as such topics as Englishness and identity, contemporary Science Fiction, Black writing in Britain, crime fiction, and the influence of globalization on British and Irish Literature. Written in four parts, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Literature includes comprehensive examinations of individual authors, as well as a variety of themes that have come to define the contemporary period: ethnicity, gender, nationality, and more. A thorough guide to the main figures and concepts in contemporary literature from Britain and Ireland, this two-volume set: Includes studies of notable figures such as Seamus Heaney and Angela Carter, as well as more recently influential writers such as Zadie Smith and Sarah Waters. Covers topics such as LGBT fiction, androgyny in contemporary British Literature, and post-Troubles Northern Irish Fiction Features a broad range of writers and topics covered by distinguished academics Includes an analysis of the interplay between individual authors and the major themes of the day, and whether an examination of the latter enables us to appreciate the former. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Literature provides essential reading for students as well as academics seeking to learn more about the history and future direction of contemporary British and Irish Literature.

The Cambridge Companion to British Literature of the 1930s

The Cambridge Companion to British Literature of the 1930s
Author: James Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2019-12-19
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1108481086

Explores 1930s authors, genres, and contexts, giving fresh attention to well-known authors and bringing new writers and approaches to the fore.

The English Literature Companion

The English Literature Companion
Author: Julian Wolfreys
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2017-09-16
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0230365558

What does it mean to study English Literature? Have can you navigate and get the most from your degree? The English Literature Companion is your comprehensive introduction to, and exploration of, the discipline of English and Literary Studies. It is your advisor on key decisions, and your one-stop reference source throughout the course. It combines: - A wide-ranging introduction to the nature, breadth and key components of the study of English Literature - Essays by experts in the field on key topics, periods and critical approaches - A glossary of critical terms and a chronology of literary history - Guidance about study skills, from using your time effectively to the practical mechanics of writing essays - Extensive signposting to wider reading and further sources of information - Advice on key decisions taken during a degree and on subsequent career direction and further study Giving you the foundation and resources you need for success in English Literature, this book is essential pre-course reading and will be an invaluable reference resource throughout your degree.

A Companion to British Literature, Volume 1

A Companion to British Literature, Volume 1
Author: Heesok Chang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2013-12-13
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1118731859

A Companion to British Literature, Medieval Literature, 700 - 1450

A Companion to British Literature, 4 Volume Set

A Companion to British Literature, 4 Volume Set
Author: Robert DeMaria, Jr.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-02-10
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0470656042

A Companion to British Literature is a comprehensive guide to British literature and the contexts and ideas that have shaped and transformed it over the past thirteen centuries. Its four volumes cover literature from all periods and places in Britain and demonstrate the wide variety of approaches to studying the subject. Provides an authoritative reference on British literature, and the contexts, writers, and ideas that have shaped and transformed it over the past thirteen centuries Spans historical, social, political, domestic, linguistic, institutional, and material contexts Offers the most inclusive and far-reaching overview available of British literature from 700-2,000,across four volumes and over 100 chapters Written by an internationally diverse range of expert contributors including both distinguished academics and up-and-coming young stars Comprises readings from across geographical, cultural, institutional, economic and mediological contexts Features a general index and a thematic table of contents to enable readers to navigate the development of British Literature 4 Volumes www.britishliteraturecompanion.com

A Companion to British Literature, Volume 1

A Companion to British Literature, Volume 1
Author: Heesok Chang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2013-12-13
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1118731891

A Companion to British Literature, Medieval Literature, 700 - 1450

A Companion to the Early Printed Book in Britain, 1476-1558

A Companion to the Early Printed Book in Britain, 1476-1558
Author: Vincent Gillespie
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2014
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1843843633

First full-scale guide to the origins and development of the early printed book, and the issues associated with it.