England In Literature
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A cornerstone of secondary education anthologies, England in Literature — part of the acclaimed America Reads series in its Medallion Edition — presents a sweeping survey of British literary tradition, from the Anglo-Saxon thunder of Beowulf to the sharp, probing voices of the twentieth century. Curated by a distinguished team of scholars, this comprehensive volume assembles poetry, prose, drama, and fiction that chronicle the full arc of England's rich cultural and imaginative heritage, grounding each work in its historical and social context to give students an authoritative foundation in the canon. The anthology argues powerfully that literature is inseparable from the civilization that produces it, weaving biographical insight, critical commentary, and carefully selected primary texts into a cohesive educational experience. Authors McDonnell, Nakadate, Pfordresher, and Shoemate bring scholarly rigour to every chapter, illustrating how each era's defining anxieties, ambitions, and ideals are encoded in its written art. Ideal for the serious student of English letters, this volume leaves one wondering — what does it mean to inherit such a tradition, and how does it continue to shape the world we read today?
Author: Helen Mcdonnell, Neil E. Nakadate, John Pfordresher, Thomas E. Shoemate
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Scott, Foresman and Company
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
A cornerstone of secondary education anthologies, England in Literature — part of the acclaimed America Reads series in its Medallion Edition — presents a sweeping survey of British literary tradition, from the Anglo-Saxon thunder of Beowulf to the sharp, probing voices of the twentieth century. Curated by a distinguished team of scholars, this comprehensive volume assembles poetry, prose, drama, and fiction that chronicle the full arc of England's rich cultural and imaginative heritage, grounding each work in its historical and social context to give students an authoritative foundation in the canon. The anthology argues powerfully that literature is inseparable from the civilization that produces it, weaving biographical insight, critical commentary, and carefully selected primary texts into a cohesive educational experience. Authors McDonnell, Nakadate, Pfordresher, and Shoemate bring scholarly rigour to every chapter, illustrating how each era's defining anxieties, ambitions, and ideals are encoded in its written art. Ideal for the serious student of English letters, this volume leaves one wondering — what does it mean to inherit such a tradition, and how does it continue to shape the world we read today?