The Facts and Background of Literature: English and American (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419129957)

The Facts and Background of Literature: English and American is a comprehensive book written by George F. Reynolds. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the history, culture, and literary traditions of both English and American literature. The author has covered a wide range of topics, including the major literary movements, the prominent writers and their works, and the social and political contexts that influenced the development of literature in both countries.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period in the literary history of England and America. The author has used a chronological approach to present the material, starting from the Anglo-Saxon period and ending with the modern era. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of knowledge about literature.The author has also included a section on literary criticism, which provides readers with an overview of the different approaches to analyzing literature. This section covers important concepts such as formalism, structuralism, and postmodernism, and explains how these theories can be applied to the study of literature.Overall, The Facts and Background of Literature: English and American is an excellent resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the literary traditions of England and America. The book is well-researched, informative, and engaging, and provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the cultural, historical, and social contexts that shaped the literature of these two countries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George F. Reynolds,Garland Greever
ISBN-10: 1419129953
ISBN-13: 9781419129957
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2005
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d