| Poetry from Chaucer to Spenser: Based on "Chaucer to Spenser: An Anthology of Writings in English 1375-1575 Contributor(s): Pearsall (Author), Wu D., D. (Author), Wu D (Author) |
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ISBN: 0631229876 ISBN-13: 9780631229872 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2002 Annotation: Readers seeking a first introduction to the classic texts of English literature will welcome these short, pocket-sized collections. Each book in the series contains a selection of the most significant poetry or drama from a particular period. Traditional favourites are placed alongside less well-known titles, reflecting the ways in which the literary canon has changed in recent years. A succinct introduction to each volume gives readers a sense of how literature developed during the period in question. These concise volumes are designed for general readers wishing to extend their cultural horizons and literary knowledge. POETRY FROM CHAUER TO SPENSER gathers together some of the most influential poetry produced between the mid-fourteenth and late sixteenth centuries. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Anthologies (multiple Authors) - Poetry | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 821.008 |
| LCCN: 2002023955 |
| Series: Blackwell Essential Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 4.78" W x 8.44" (0.47 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Opening with extracts from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and closing with Spenser's Shepherd's Calendar, this concise collection introduces readers to some of the most influential poetry produced between the mid-fourteenth and late sixteenth centuries.
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