The Oxford Companion to English Literature.

Harvey, Sir Paul ; Eagle, D.

ISBN 10: 0198661061 / ISBN 13: 9780198661061

Verlag: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1978 reprint of fourth, revised edition, 1967, 1978

Beschreibung

Cloth, 8vo, 25 cm, x, 961 pp. A standard and highly-regarded reference work. From the preface; ".[T]wo main elements are included, in alphabetical arrangement. The one is a list of English authors, literary works, and literary societies which have historical or present importance. Under an author's name is given a selection of facts - especially dates - bearing on his life and literary activity. Under the title of a work there is some indication of its nature, and for the greater works of fiction of the past - whether poetry, prose, or drama - there is usually a brief sketch of the plot. American literature is an essential part of the literature of our language, and a certain number of American authors and of their works, those best known in this country, have been treated on the above lines.The other element is the explanation of allusions commonly met with, or likely to be met with, in English literature, in so far as they are not covered by the articles on English authors and works." Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-11240

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Oxford Companion to English Literature.
• Verlag: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1978 reprint of fourth, revised edition, 1967
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1978
• ISBN-10: 0198661061
• ISBN-13: 9780198661061
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Schutzumschlag

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Inhaltsangabe

. Fourth Edition Revised by Dorothy Eagle. .