| The Longman Anthology of British Literature: The Middle Ages, Volume 1a Contributor(s): Damrosch, David (Author), Dettmar, Kevin (Author), Baswell, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 0205655300 ISBN-13: 9780205655304 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $107.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: Key Benefit: The Fourth Edition builds upon the strengths of previous editions with its sustained attention to the context in which the literature was produced and its broadened scope of literature that includes the full cultural diversity of the British Isles. Key Topics: Includes canonical authors and newly visible authors. Extensive selections from previously underrepresented female writers are fully integrated. New "Responses" readings group works that were based on earlier writings to link works across time and place. "Perspectives" readings are broad groupings that illuminate underlying issues in a variety of the major works of a period. New to Volume 1A is the inclusion of new Penguin Classics translations of "Beowulf "by Michael Alexander and "Sir Gawain and theGreen Knight"by Brian Stone and the major classic work "The Tain." Market: For anyone wanting a fresh approach to the study and enjoyment of British literature. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism |
| Dewey: 820.8 |
| Series: Longman Anthology of British Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.3" W x 9" (1.00 lbs) 664 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Key Benefit: The Fourth Edition builds upon the strengths of previous editions with its sustained attention to the context in which the literature was produced and its broadened scope of literature that includes the full cultural diversity of the British Isles. Key Topics: Includes canonical authors and newly visible authors. Extensive selections from previously underrepresented female writers are fully integrated. New "Responses" readings group works that were based on earlier writings to link works across time and place. "Perspectives" readings are broad groupings that illuminate underlying issues in a variety of the major works of a period. New to Volume 1A is the inclusion of new Penguin Classics translations of Beowulf by Michael Alexander and Sir Gawain and theGreen Knightby Brian Stone and the major classic work The T in. Market For anyone wanting a fresh approach to the study and enjoyment of British literature. |