A concise, student-friendly overview of English literary forms, from drama and personal essays to the modern novel and critical discourse. This edition guides readers through how each form develops, why it matters, and how readers engage with it.
By selecting representative works and outlining key ideas, the book helps you grasp the rise of realism in theater, the structure of the familiar essay, and the evolving conventions of the novel. It ties together historical context, notable authors, and the critical terms readers use to discuss literature.
Ideal for students and readers looking for a clear map of English literary forms and their historical progression.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the popular ballad, a storytelling art form passed down orally for centuries and a vital force in English literature. Originating in dance and song, the ballad developed into several distinct types, including simple domestic tales, adventurous border and outlaw ballads, and journalistic broadsides. Themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal intertwine with supernatural elements and historical events. By analyzing characteristic features such as structure, technique, and characterization, this comprehensive study positions the ballad within its literary and historical context. It explores the evolution of the genre from communal creation to its preservation by collectors and scholars, highlighting the insights into human nature, history, and imagination that make the popular ballad a timeless art form. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331035374_0
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