Noelle Gallagher
Historical literatures
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719099243
- author:
- Noelle Gallagher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 274
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 2 x 14 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
This paperback edition recovers a rich and complex tradition of English historical writing from 1660 to 1740. It highlights the diverse range of historical works being printed and read during this period, demonstrating how genres such as verse satire and memoir were used to represent historical phenomena.
By exploring some of the key figures of this era, including Andrew Marvell, John Dryden, Delarivier Manley, Daniel Defoe and John Evelyn, the book shows how writers made their choice of historical subject matter a topic of explicit commentary. This self-conscious approach allowed them to pioneer new techniques for representing their nation's past.
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