The Britannica Guide to World Literature

The Britannica Guide to World Literature

Weaving together imagination and social commentary, the literature of a nation is often the most effective way to understand the ethos of its people at any given time. The written word offers a sharpened lens through which readers can perceive the world they inhabit, so as to better comprehend personal or universal truths. This captivating series presents major authors, poets, and texts from the world over, immersing students in the life stories of authors that are often as engaging as the narratives these writers have crafted. Discussions on significant literary movements place the works in social context and reveal the Zeitgeist of each era.
• Includes excerpts of significant works for easy reference
• Discussions of important historical events contextualize literature
• Illustrations help readers clearly visualize stories and writers

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Series Review: The Britannica Guide to World Literature
"This informative series will be of use to those engaged in in-depth literature studies and students in high school English and AP literature courses...Detailed bibliographies make resources for further reading or research easily accessible from multiple starting points, which will be helpful to students...a series that is a worthy addition to any high school or academic library."
--Library Media Connection
Library Set List: $340.12 / S&L: $289.10

Reading Level: 10

Interest Level: 9-12+

Product type : Library Set
ISBN : 978-1-6153-0159-1
Copyright : 2011
Language : English
Category : Reference, LITERATURE
Pages : 220
Trim : 6" x 9"
Subject : Reference, LITERATURE
BISAC : JNF034000
Sidebars • Bibliography • Glossary • Index
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English Literature from the 19th Century Through Today

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American Literature from 1600 Through the 1850s

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American Literature from the 1850s to 1945

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American Literature from 1945 Through Today

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The Literature of Spain and Latin America

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