The Encyclopedia of British Literature, 3 Volume Set
1660 - 1789
Gary Day editor Jack Lynch editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:20th Feb '15
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- Provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the poetry, drama, fiction, and literary and cultural criticism produced from the Restoration of the English monarchy to the onset of the French Revolution
- Comprises over 340 entries arranged in A-Z format across three fully indexed and cross-referenced volumes
- Written by an international team of leading and emerging scholars
- Features an impressive scope and range of subjects: from courtship and circulating libraries, to the works of Samuel Johnson and Sarah Scott
- Includes coverage of both canonical and lesser-known authors, as well as entries addressing gender, sexuality, and other topics that have previously been underrepresented in traditional scholarship
- Represents the most comprehensive resource available on this period, and an indispensable guide to the rich diversity of British writing that ushered in the modern literary era
3 Volumes
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“The general editors are to be commended for this substantial addition to the reference works on British literature in the period 1660–1789.” (Notes and Queries, 4 December 2016)
“The entries are clearly written, well-sourced and cross-referenced with related entries from the encyclopedia’s three volumes. As the only stand-alone encyclopedia dedicated solely to eighteenth-century British literature, the Encyclopedia would be a useful addition to academic libraries supporting English studies in the period, though the price may be prohibitive for many smaller programmes.” (Reference Reviews, 1 October 2015)
"Comprehensive in its approach, this reference set is intended as "a starting point for more in-depth investigations." Accessible writing and ease of use make this a worthwhile addition to college and university libraries supporting introductory level literature courses." (Choice 2016)
ISBN: 9781444330205
Dimensions: 282mm x 140mm x 208mm
Weight: 3211g
1528 pages