The Routledge Concise History of Twentieth-Century British Literature (Routledge Concise Histories of Literature)

The Routledge Concise History of Twentieth-Century British Literature (Routledge Concise Histories of Literature)

by Ashley Dawson (Author)

Synopsis

In The Routledge Concise History of Twentieth-Century British Literature Ashley Dawson identifies the key British writers and texts, shaped by era-defining cultural and historical events and movements from the period. He provides:

  • Analysis of works by a diverse range of influential authors
  • Examination of the cultural and literary impact of crucial historical, social, political and cultural events
  • Discussion of Britain's imperial status in the century and the diversification of the nation through Black and Asian British Literature

Readers are also provided with a comprehensive timeline, a glossary of terms, further reading and explanatory text boxes featuring further information on key figures and events.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 240
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 28 Nov 2012

ISBN 10: 0415572460
ISBN 13: 9780415572460

Author Bio
Ashley Dawson is Professor of English at the Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY), USA.