A history of English literature

Author(s)

• Alexander, Michael J.

Bibliographic Information

A history of English literature

Michael Alexander

（Palgrave foundations）

Palgrave Macmillan, 2013

3rd ed

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographies and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations List of Timelines Acknowledgements Preface Preface to Second Edition Preface to Third Edition Abbreviations Introduction PART I: MEDIEVAL Old English Literature: to 1100 Middle English Literature 1066-1500 PART II: TUDOR AND STUART Tudor Literature: 1500-1603 Shakespeare and the Drama Stuart Literature: to 1700 PART III: AUGUSTAN AND ROMANTIC Augustan Literature: to 1790 The Romantics: 1790-1837 PART IV: VICTORIAN LITERATURE TO 1880 The Age and its Sages Poetry Fiction Late Victorian Literature: 1880-1900 PART V: THE TWENTIETH CENTURY AND BEYOND Ends and Beginnings: 1901-19 From Post-War to Post-War: 1920-55 New Beginnings: 1955-80 Contemporaries Further Reading Index.

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB12858752
• ISBN:
  • 9780230368316
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Basingstoke
• Pages/Volumes: xx, 443 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 820.9
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : English literature -- History and criticism
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA51576946