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| Genre/Form: | Encyclopedias Encyclopédies |
|---|---|
| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Oxford encyclopedia of British literature. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006 (OCoLC)676308592 |
| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
David Scott Kastan |
| ISBN: | 0195169212 9780195169218 9780195169218 |
| OCLC Number: | 61453986 |
| Description: | 5 v. : ill. ; 29 cm. |
| Contents: | v. 1: Chronology; Abbey Theatre -- Caryl Churchill; v. 2: Colleye Cibber -- Harley lyrics; v. 3: Tony Harrison -- A Mirror for Magistrates; v. 4: Modernism -- Percy Bysshe Shelley; v. 5: Richard Brinsley Sheridan -- Benjamin Zephaniah; directory of contributors; index. |
| Other Titles: | Encyclopedia of British literature |
| Responsibility: | David Scott Kastan, editor in chief. |
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Abstract:
The Encyclopedia covers the entire history of British and Irish literature from the seventh century to the present. It includes 500 biographies of authors, and essays on movements, genres, and institutions, whose impact upon British literature was significant. The Oxford Encyclopedia of British Literature is now also available as an e-reference text from the Oxford's Digital Reference Shelf.
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The editors of this five-volume encyclopedia chose a lofty aim: to provide readers with a history of British literature in English. They have surpassed that goal with this fine work. Library Journal An outstanding resource...Highly recommended. Library Media Connection Read more...
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