Keymer, Thomas

The Cambridge Companion to English Literature, 17401830 (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

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ISBN 13:
9780521007573
author:
Keymer, Thomas
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
328
Dimensions:
153mm X 227mm
Genre:
Literary studies: general
Condition:
New
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£24.48

Description

The Cambridge Companion to English Literature, 1740-1830 by Thomas Keymer and Jon Mee offers a fresh perspective on British literature during a period of significant change. Contributors explore how literary genres evolved in response to historical factors such as the development of the book trade, the rise of literary criticism, and the expansion of commercial society and empire. This collection brings together canonical authors with those gaining new attention from scholars, providing a broad and nuanced understanding of eighteenth-century literature and Romanticism. By examining the intersection of literature and history, this volume challenges traditional boundaries and offers a rich resource for students of the period. With its wide scope and in-depth analysis, The Cambridge Companion to English Literature, 1740-1830 is an invaluable guide for anyone seeking to understand the literary landscape of eighteenth-century Britain.

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