{"product_id":"a-history-of-english-literature-michael-alexander-9780230368316","title":"A History of English Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive text traces the development of one of the world's richest literatures from the Old English period through to the present day, discussing a wide range of key authors without losing its clarity or verve. Building on the book's established reputation and success, the third edition has been revised and updated throughout. It now provides a full final chapter on the contemporary scene, with more on genres and the impact of globalization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis accessible book remains the essential companion for students of English literature and literary history, or for anyone wishing to follow the unfolding of writing in England from its beginnings. It is ideal for those who know a few landmark texts, but little of the literary landscape that surrounds them; those who want to know what English literature consists of; and those who simply want to read its fascinating story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew to this Edition: \u003cbr\u003e- Fully revised throughout\u003cbr\u003e- A full final chapter on contemporary writing, with closer attention paid to the growing diversity of literatures in English in the British Isles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 023036831X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780230368316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.22h x 6.82w x 1.05d","brand":"Michael Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44044850102527,"sku":"9780230368316","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_084c6f6e-440c-4583-9e00-298a0309152e.jpg?v=1684975265","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-of-english-literature-michael-alexander-9780230368316","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}