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The Longman Anthology of British Literature Volume 2, Package was the first collection to pay sustained attention to the contexts within which literature was produced. Canonical authors are presented alongside newly visible authors. New to this edition, informative fact sheets open each volume providing an easily digestible glimpse of life during each period. The up-to-date introductions and notes are written by an editorial team whose members are all actively engaged in teaching and in current scholarship.0205235964 / 9780205235964 Longman Anthology of British Literature Volume 2 Package, The (with 2A- 5/e, 2B- 4/e and 2C- 4/e )Package consists of:0205223168 / 9780205223169 Longman Anthology of British Literature, Volume 2A, The: The Romantics and Their Contemporaries0205655262 / 9780205655267 Longman Anthology of British Literature, Volume 2B, The: The Victorian Age0205655319 / 9780205655311 Longman Anthology of British Literature, Volume 2C, The: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
This anthology investigates the evolution of British literature from the Romantic period through the twentieth century by situating canonical works within their specific historical, social, and cultural contexts. The editorial team, comprised of active scholars and educators, utilizes a comparative approach that balances traditional literary giants with previously marginalized voices. By providing updated introductions and contextual fact sheets, the collection aims to bridge the gap between historical reality and the creative output of the era.
What You Will Find
The collection is regarded as a standard pedagogical resource for university-level British literature courses due to its emphasis on historical contextualization. Its structured approach to periodization and inclusion of diverse voices makes it a reliable reference for students and scholars alike.
Page Count:
2880
Publication Date:
2011-10-25
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205235964
ISBN-13:
9780205235964
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