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'This text focuses on writers who are English, rather than who write in English, and deliberately concentrates on those most likely to be studied within the English education system. Its aim is to explore texts' interaction with their historical context; accordingly, it gives historical details as well as summaries and interpretations of literary texts. The style is concise, with concerns being introduced in a few paragraphs or even sentences...I found this an interesting and useful read. It introduces complex ideas in a style that will be easily understood by English teachers and will be accessible to some students at Advanced level and many in Higher Education. I recommend it for English departments and school/college libraries.' - Helen Barker, National Association for the Teaching of English 'A well-structured, uncluttered and balanced account of English literary history.' - J.P. Van der Motten, Gent Universiteit, Belgium 'Chatty and engaging...will do its best work at sixth-form and first-year undergraduate level.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement
Helen Barker, National Association for the Teaching of English
'I found this an interesting and useful read.'
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Fantastic survey of English literature
14 May 2010
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I purchased this book to get an overview of the important authors and movements in English literature. From Beowulf to the 21st century, all the important authors and works are included. But the most rewarding part about the book is that it does a fantastic job of putting the important authors and movements in their historical context.
For example, Shakespeare is significant not only because of the genius of his plays but because they reflect Britain's transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern period. And instead of simply stating how great an author Jane Austen is, this book explains the importance of her works appearing on the eve of the Industrial Revolution in Britain.
The book also does a great job of summarizing and breaking down major works (like Robinson Crusoe, typically viewed as the first "true" novel) as well as major authors (Wordsworth, Austen, Lord Byron, Pope, Swift, etc.), dedicating as much as three pages detailing a single poet or major work. Even if you haven't read classics like Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Paradise Lost or The Faerie Queene, you'll feel like you did after reading this book. This is a fantastic book I will refer back to for many years, perhaps decades, to come.
By the way, Amazon's description is incorrect. The book is roughly 290 pages (not including the index), not 500+.
For example, Shakespeare is significant not only because of the genius of his plays but because they reflect Britain's transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern period. And instead of simply stating how great an author Jane Austen is, this book explains the importance of her works appearing on the eve of the Industrial Revolution in Britain.
The book also does a great job of summarizing and breaking down major works (like Robinson Crusoe, typically viewed as the first "true" novel) as well as major authors (Wordsworth, Austen, Lord Byron, Pope, Swift, etc.), dedicating as much as three pages detailing a single poet or major work. Even if you haven't read classics like Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Paradise Lost or The Faerie Queene, you'll feel like you did after reading this book. This is a fantastic book I will refer back to for many years, perhaps decades, to come.
By the way, Amazon's description is incorrect. The book is roughly 290 pages (not including the index), not 500+.
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