Studying English Literature in Context

Critical Readings

By Paul Poplawski | Publisher: Cambridge University Press

About the book

From early medieval times to the present, this diverse and wide-ranging collection of thirty-one essays explores the myriad ways in which literary texts are informed by their historical contexts. The essays draw on varied themes and perspectives to present stimulating new readings of both canonical and non-canonical texts and authors.

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ISBN 9781108479288

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From early medieval times to the present, this diverse and wide-ranging collection of thirty-one essays explores the myriad ways in which literary texts are informed by their historical contexts. The essays draw on varied themes and perspectives to present stimulating new readings of both canonical and non-canonical texts and authors.

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From early medieval times to the present, this diverse and wide-ranging collection of thirty-one essays explores the myriad ways in which literary texts are informed by their historical contexts. The essays draw on varied themes and perspectives to present stimulating new readings of both canonical and non-canonical texts and authors.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Studying English Literature in Context?

Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: general

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How long is Studying English Literature in Context and how many pages does it have?

Studying English Literature in Context has 500 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Studying English Literature in Context?

Paul Poplawski

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Cambridge University Press

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Studying English Literature in Context is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781108479288)

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