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The Essentials of Literature in English, pre-1914

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Essentials of Literature in English, pre-1914
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tony Myers
SeriesEssential Reference
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:296
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreLiterary studies - general
ISBN/Barcode 9780340816318
ClassificationsDewey:820.9
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Hodder Arnold
Publication Date 31 March 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The reading, study and criticism of books has always been popular and never more so than now, with events such as the BBC's Big Read and the glamour and controversy attached to awards such as the Booker Prize giving literature a high profile. This book covers the leading works and authors in the traditional canon of literature in English and in doing so gives the reader an engaging and knowledgeable insight into the books, their writers and the connections between them. From Austen to Shakespeare and covering classic favourites such as David Copperfield, Jane Eyre and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Essentials of Classic Literature in English is a delightful introduction to the classic works written in English before the First World War. Entries give a plot summary, an analysis of the major themes, a look at the literary techniques employed by the author and quotes from the original text, as well as a guide to further resources. A glossary of literary terms is also included and is fully cross-referenced to the alphabetically ordered collection of entries on key authors, novels, plays and poems. Show More Show Less

Author Biography

Tony Myers, freelance writer