Bate, Jonathan
English Literature: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199569267
- author:
- Bate, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.5 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- English
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
English Literature: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Bate provides an expansive exploration of the subject, spanning two millennia and encompassing various literary genres. From the birth of the novel to the diversity of Britain's Nobel laureates, this introduction offers a wide-ranging analysis of English literature. The narrative delves into major literary movements such as Romanticism and Modernism, examining the works of influential authors including Chaucer, Donne, Johnson, Wordsworth, Austen, Dickens, and Woolf. It also sheds light on lesser-known stories, like the identity of the first English woman poet to be honoured with a collected edition of her works. Written with flair and passion by renowned scholar Jonathan Bate, this book is an excellent introduction for readers and students seeking to understand the rich literary heritage of England.
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