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British Literature 1640-1789

An Anthology

Robert DeMaria author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:12th Feb '16

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British Literature 1640-1789 cover

Spanning the period from the British Civil War to the French Revolution, the fourth edition of this successful anthology increases its coverage of canonical writings, plays, and of the development of British Literature in the American colonies.

  • A thoroughly updated new edition of this popular anthology which focuses firmly on the eighteenth century without neglecting the seventeenth century
  • Contains new texts including the play Rover by Aphra Behn, and Beggars' Opera by John Gay; increased canonical works, including works by Dryden, Pope, and Johnson; and historical contextual materials, with particualr attention to the Americas
  • Features updated introductions throughout, taking into acccount recent critical works and editions
  • Includes useful resources such as an alternative list of contents by theme, and a chronolgy of literary and political events, providing valuable historical and cultural context






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“This commitment to the restoration of many overlooked and sidelined writers makes it an essential intervention, and a valuable contribution to the changing face of eighteenth-century literary studies. On this front, it is to be hoped that editors of future anthologies follow DeMaria’s example.” -- The Year’s Work in English Studies, Volume 98 (2019)

ISBN: 9781118952481

Dimensions: 241mm x 170mm x 58mm

Weight: 1837g

1248 pages

4th edition