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The Norton anthology of English literature

Stephen Greenblatt, general editor ; M.H. Abrams, founding editor emeritus

Norton, c2006

8th ed

  • v. 1
  • v. 2
  • v. 2 : pbk
  • v. 1 : pbk
  • v. A : pbk
  • v. B : pbk
  • v. E : pbk
  • v. F : pbk

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The major authors

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Variant access title based on t.p. of v. A, B

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Contents of Works

  • v. A. The middle ages through the restoration and the eighteenth century
  • v. B. The romantic period throuth the twentieth century and after
  • v. E. The Victorian age / Carol T. Christ, Catherine Robson
  • v. F. The twentieth century and after / Jon Stallworthy, Jahan Ramazani

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

v. 1 : pbk ISBN 9780393925319

Description

A best-seller for more than forty years, this is the survey of English literature from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. With 274 authors, the Eighth Edition deepens its representation of essential works in all genres, ranging from Seamus Heaney's translation of "Beowulf" to global twentieth-century classics. Over 75 colour plates and thematic clusters of brief and historically significant texts bring to life the cultural concerns of each period. Concise glosses and annotations, period introductions, biographical headnotes, timelines and selected bibliographies help readers understand and enjoy the rich diversity of English literature.
Volume

v. 2 : pbk ISBN 9780393925326

Description

A best-seller for more than forty years, this is the survey of English literature from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. With 274 authors, the Eighth Edition deepens its representation of essential works in all genres, ranging from Seamus Heaney's translation of "Beowulf" to global twentieth-century classics. Over 75 colour plates and thematic clusters of brief and historically significant texts bring to life the cultural concerns of each period. Concise glosses and annotations, period introductions, biographical headnotes, timelines and selected bibliographies help readers understand and enjoy the rich diversity of English literature.
Volume

v. 1 ISBN 9780393927139

Description

A best-seller for more than forty years, this is the survey of English literature from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. With 274 authors, the Eighth Edition deepens its representation of essential works in all genres, ranging from Seamus Heaney's translation of "Beowulf" to global twentieth-century classics. Over 75 colour plates and thematic clusters of brief and historically significant texts bring to life the cultural concerns of each period. Concise glosses and annotations, period introductions, biographical headnotes, timelines and selected bibliographies help readers understand and enjoy the rich diversity of English literature.
Volume

v. 2 ISBN 9780393927153

Description

A best-seller for more than forty years, this is the survey of English literature from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. With 274 authors, the Eighth Edition deepens its representation of essential works in all genres, ranging from Seamus Heaney's translation of "Beowulf" to global twentieth-century classics. Over 75 colour plates and thematic clusters of brief and historically significant texts bring to life the cultural concerns of each period. Concise glosses and annotations, period introductions, biographical headnotes, timelines and selected bibliographies help readers understand and enjoy the rich diversity of English literature.
Volume

v. E : pbk ISBN 9780393927214

Description

A best-seller for more than forty years, this is the survey of English literature from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. With 274 authors, the Eighth Edition deepens its representation of essential works in all genres, ranging from Seamus Heaney's translation of "Beowulf" to global twentieth-century classics. Over 75 colour plates and thematic clusters of brief and historically significant texts bring to life the cultural concerns of each period. Concise glosses and annotations, period introductions, biographical headnotes, timelines and selected bibliographies help readers understand and enjoy the rich diversity of English literature.
Volume

v. F : pbk ISBN 9780393927221

Description

A best-seller for more than forty years, this is the survey of English literature from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. With 274 authors, the Eighth Edition deepens its representation of essential works in all genres, ranging from Seamus Heaney's translation of "Beowulf" to global twentieth-century classics. Over 75 colour plates and thematic clusters of brief and historically significant texts bring to life the cultural concerns of each period. Concise glosses and annotations, period introductions, biographical headnotes, timelines and selected bibliographies help readers understand and enjoy the rich diversity of English literature.
Volume

v. A : pbk ISBN 9780393928303

Description

Firmly grounded by the hallmark strengths of all Norton Anthologies-thorough and helpful introductory matter, judicious annotation, complete texts wherever possible-The Norton Anthology of English Literature, The Major Authors has been revitalized in this Eighth Edition through the collaboration between six new editors and six seasoned ones. Under the direction of Stephen Greenblatt, General Editor, the editors have reconsidered all aspects of the anthology to make it an even better teaching tool.
Volume

v. B : pbk ISBN 9780393928310

Description

Firmly grounded by the hallmark strengths of all Norton Anthologies-thorough and helpful introductory matter, judicious annotation, complete texts wherever possible-The Norton Anthology of English Literature, The Major Authors has been revitalized in this Eighth Edition through the collaboration between six new editors and six seasoned ones. Under the direction of Stephen Greenblatt, General Editor, the editors have reconsidered all aspects of the anthology to make it an even better teaching tool.

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