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English Literature in Context. Comprehensive and accessible, this textbook supports the study of English literature from the Middle Ages to the present, and is designed as a main resource for all English Literature students.
An introduction to the study of English Literature, including discussions of: how to define "literature", why study literature?, how to approach the great books, and English literary periods.
“Literary theory,” however, refers to a particular form of literary criticism in which particular academic, scientific, or philosophical approaches are followed in a systematic fashion while analyzing literary texts.
The Routledge history of literature in English: Britain and Ireland/Ronald Carter and John McRae.—2nd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. English literature—History and criticism. 2. Great Britain—Intellectual life. 3. Ireland—Intellectual life. 4. English language—History. I. McRae, John. II. Title. PR83.C28 2001
This practical guide provides students beginning to study literature at university with the reading and writing skills needed to make the most of their degree. It begins by explaining the history of the subject and of literary criticism in an easily digestible form.
Literary genres, such as comedy and tragedy, fable, farce and melodrama. Poetic forms and sub-genres of drama and fiction, such as acrostic, the elegy, the revenge tragedy and the Gothic novel. Critical terms, such as metaphor, symbol, dialogism, intertextual-ity and unreliable narrator.
15 paź 2023 · Key Themes and Characteristics. Alienation and Existentialism. Cultural Diversity and Identity. Notable Figures of the Modern Period. Conclusion. Historical and Cultural Background. The Modern Period’s cultural and historical context offers a vibrant tapestry against which its literature developed.
