York Notes Companions Nineteenth Century American Literature: n/a - Couverture souple

Hughes, Rowland

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1408266636 ISBN 13 : 9781408266632

Editeur : Longman, 2011

Synopsis

This volume examines the literature and culture of nineteenth century America, covering genres such as the early American novel, realist fiction and historical romance.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Rowland Hughes is a Principal Lecturer in English and American Literature at the University of Hertfordshire. Here he is a module leader for Level 2 – American Literature to 1900, Level 3 – Transatlantic Currents: Literary exchange between Europe and North America and Level 3 – Native American Literature. He has written several journal articles and book chapters on American Literature as well as encylopedia entries on literary critics and criticism and American travel writing.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The York Notes Companion to Nineteenth-Century American Literature explores literature written during an era of revolution, independence, civil war and consolidation. Covering genres such as the early American novel, realist fiction and historical romance, short stories and poetry, the Companion explores examples from each genre in detailed commentaries, and guides students through key literary theories and debates. Connecting texts with their historical and scholarly contexts, this is essential reading for any student of nineteenth-century American literature.

 

Each York Notes Companion provides:

Ø      Analysis of key texts and debates

Ø      Extended commentaries for further in-depth analysis of individual texts

Ø      Exploration of historical, social and cultural contexts

Ø      Annotations clarifying literary terms and events in history

Ø      Modern theoretical perspectives in practice

Ø      Timelines and annotated further reading

 

 

Rowland Hughes is a Principal Lecturer in English and American Literature at the University of Hertfordshire.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Longman
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1408266636
• ISBN 13: 9781408266632
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 376
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