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Renaissance Literature: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose
John C Hunter
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Description for Renaissance Literature: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose
Paperback. 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: 244 x 172 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1436.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
1104
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Blackwell Anthologies
Condition
New
Weight
1435g
Number of Pages
1104
Place of Publication
Chicester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405150477
SKU
V9781405150477
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About John C 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))