Introduces the six major novels of Jane Austen, a perenially popular author, as well as her other writings Combines critical introductions to each of Austen's six major novels with the exploration of key themes of her work Emphasizes the social and historical context of Austen's fiction, and her satirical response to her contemporary world Explores the literary and publishing context of Austen's fiction, and discusses her technical innovations

30-Second Literature: The 50 most important forms, genres and styles, each explained in half a minute Whether you’re looking for a new author or genre to explore, 30-Second Literature provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories. Part of the 30-Second series, this introductory guide to literature is split into 7 chapters .....

The Routledge History of Literature in English: Britain and Ireland The Routledge History of Literature in English covers the main developments in the history of British and Irish literature, with accompanying language notes which explore the interrelationships between language and literature at each stage. With a span from AD 600 to the present day, it emphasises the growth of literary writing, its traditions, conventions and changing characteristics, and includes literature from the margins, both geographical and cultural. Extensive quotations from poetry, prose and drama underpin the narrative.

The Art of Shakespeare's Sonnets

In detailed commentaries on Shakespeare's 154 sonnets, Vendler reveals previously unperceived imaginative and stylistic features of the poems, pointing out not only new levels of import in particular lines, but also the ways in which the four parts of each sonnet work together to enact emotion and create dynamic effect. The commentaries--presented alongside the original and modernized texts--offer fresh perspectives on the individual poems, and, taken together, provide a full picture of Shakespeare's techniques as a working poet.

IB English A: Literature Course Companion (2nd Edition)

Developed in cooperation with the IB, this student-friendly, concept-based Course Book has been comprehensively updated to support all aspects of the new English A: Literature syllabus.