This comprehensive text traces the development of one of the world's richest literatures from the Old English period through to the present day, discussing a wide range of key authors without losing its clarity or verve.Building on the book's established reputation and success, the third edition has been revised and updated throughout. It now provides a full final chapter on the contemporary scene, with more on genres and the impact of globalization. This accessible book remains the essential companion for students of English literature and literary history, or for anyone wishing to follow the unfolding of writing in England from its beginnings. It is ideal for those who know a few landmark texts, but little of the literary landscape that surrounds them; those who want to know what English literature consists of; and those who simply want to read its fascinating story. New to this Edition:
- Fully revised throughout
- A full final chapter on contemporary writing, with closer attention paid to the growing diversity of literatures in English in the British Isles
- 457 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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A History of English Literature
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Timelines
- Acknowledgements
- Preface to the First Edition
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Preface to the Third Edition
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- PART I Medieval
- PART 2 Tudor and Stuart
- PART 3 Augustan and Romantic
- PART 4 Victorian Literature to 1880
- PART 5 The Twentieth Century and Beyond
- Index
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