Studying English Literature in Context Critical Readings
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Ranging from early medieval times to the present, this diverse collection explores the myriad ways in which literary texts are informed by their historical contexts. The thirty-one chapters draw on varied themes and perspectives to present stimulating new readings of both canonical and non-canonical texts and authors. Written in a lively and engaging style, by an international team of experts, these specially commissioned essays collectively represent an incisive contribution to literary studies; they will appeal to scholars, teachers and graduate…
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Key features
- Enables students to reflect on and develop their own academic practice, providing thirty-one critical essays and including a study guide with review questions and activities
- Offers students a clear sense of how to analyse texts within their contexts and provides a reliable source of detailed historical information to which lecturers can refer students on a range of courses
- Covers the whole span of English literature, making it easy for lecturers to ensure a solid grounding in their students' knowledge and understanding of the subject field
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108782999
- Subjects English Literature: General Interest,Literature
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 05 January 2023
- ISBN: 9781108479288
- Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
- Weight: 1.59kg
- Page extent: 674 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 05 January 2023
- ISBN: 9781108749572
- Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
- Weight: 1.45kg
- Page extent: 674 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 14 October 2022
- ISBN: 9781108782999
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Study Guide & Critical Reflections
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- TextbookEnglish Literature in ContextPaul Poplawski2nd edition
Online publication date: 28 May 2018
Hardback publication date: 18 May 2017
Paperback publication date: 18 May 2017
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