| A Companion to Portuguese Literature Contributor(s): Parkinson, Stephen (Editor), Pazos Alonso, Cláudia (Editor), Earle, T. F. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1855661942 ISBN-13: 9781855661943 Publisher: Tamesis Books OUR PRICE: $109.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: An essential chronological framework for students of Portuguese literature. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | European - Spanish & Portuguese - Literary Criticism | Comparative Literature |
| Dewey: 869.09 |
| LCCN: 2009282552 |
| Series: Coleccion Tamesis Serie A: Monografias (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 238 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This companion volume offers an introduction to European Portuguese literature for university-level readers. It consists of a chronological overview of Portuguese literature from the twelfth century to the present day, by some of the most distinguished literary scholars of recent years, leading into substantial essays centred on major authors, genres or periods, and a study of the history of translations. It does not attempt an encyclopaedic coverage of Portuguese literature, but provides essential chronological and bibliographical information on all major authors and genres, with more extensive treatment of key works and literary figures, and a particular focus on the modern period. It is unashamedly canonical rather than thematic in its examination of central authors and periods, without neglecting female writers. In this way it provides basic reference materials for students beginning the study of Portuguese literature, and for a wider audience looking for general or specific information. The editors have made a principled decision to exclude both Brazilian and African literature, which demand separate treatment. STEPHEN PARKINSON, CLAUDIA PAZOS ALONSO and T. F. EARLE are all members of the Sub-Faculty of Portuguese at the University of Oxford. |