A short history of English literature until 1900

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This volume offers a systematic framework for approaching and understanding the complex history of English literature. Designed to stimulate and facilitate the independent study of English literature, the volume provides concise surveys of mahor periods and genres in the history of English literature (from the Old English period to Victorianism). Each chapter offers cultural background information, an overview of major genres, discussion of represantative key texts, study questions as well as annotaded suggestions for further reading-your ideal companion for exam preparations, lectures and seminars!