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The Longman Anthology of British Literature, Volume 1A: The Middle Ages (4th Edition)
The Longman Anthology of British Literature Volume 1A The Middle Ages - 4th Edition Author:David Damrosch, Kevin J. H. Dettmar, Christopher Baswell, Anne Howland Schotter Key Benefit: The Fourth Edition builds upon the strengths of previous editions with its sustained attention to the context in which the literature was produced and its broadened scope of literature that includes the full cultural diversity of the British Isles. Key Topics: Includes canonical authors and newly visible authors. E... more »xtensive selections from previously underrepresented female writers are fully integrated. New “Responses” readings group works that were based on earlier writings to link works across time and place. “Perspectives” readings are broad groupings that illuminate underlying issues in a variety of the major works of a period. New to Volume 1A is the inclusion of new Penguin Classics translations of Beowulf by Michael Alexander and Sir Gawain and theGreen Knightby Brian Stone and the major classic work The Táin. Market: For anyone wanting a fresh approach to the study and enjoyment of British literature. « less