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Renaissance Literature: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose
Hunter
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Description for Renaissance Literature: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose
Hardback. Reflects developments in critical and cultural theory and in the latest Renaissance scholarship Now includes a thematic table of contents and timeline, and a substantially expanded introduction to enable readers to consider entries more easily in the social, cultural, and historical context of the period. Editor(s): Hunter, John C. Series: Blackwell Anthologies. Num Pages: 1104 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: DCQ; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 177 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1582.
This extensively revised anthology makes available the most important poetry and prose from the period between the accession of Henry VIII in 1509 and the English Revolution of 1640. Responding to the broadening of the canon in recent years, it balances the work of familiar Renaissance figures with important texts by women writers, supported by helpful introductions and annotations.
This extensively revised anthology makes available the most important poetry and prose from the period between the accession of Henry VIII in 1509 and the English Revolution of 1640. Responding to the broadening of the canon in recent years, it balances the work of familiar Renaissance figures with important texts by women writers, supported by helpful introductions and annotations.
- A new edition of this popular anthology, which includes many writings from women and from lesser-known writers, alongside established Renaissance figures
- Includes work by prominent writers of the period, such as such as Spenser, Shakespeare, and Donne, alongside important texts by ... Read more
- Brings together a variety of key works of the period, along with introductions and annotations to the texts, reflecting developments in critical and cultural theory and the latest Renaissance scholarship
- Extensively revised, corrected, and expanded to increase the level of annotation, and to make the volume more user-friendly
- Now includes a thematic table of contents and timeline, and a substantially expanded introduction to enable students to consider entries more easily in the social, cultural, and historical context of the period
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
1104
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Anthologies
Number of Pages
1136
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405150422
SKU
V9781405150422
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About Hunter
John Hunter is Associate Professor of Comparative Humanities at Bucknell University. His previous publications include essays on Francis Bacon and on early modern drama.
Reviews for Renaissance Literature: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose
"Arranged chronologically, these selections of prose pieces, carols, ballads, songs, and hymns contain introductory notes, suggested readings, and footnotes. Also included are bibliographical references, indexes, and cross references to the Internet resources. Strongly recommended for all libraries." (Library Journal (of the previous edition))