Routledge Concise History of Twentieth-Century British Literature

Informationen zum Autor Ashley Dawson is Professor of English at the Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY), USA. Klappentext In The Routledge Concise History of Twentieth-Century British Literature Ashley Dawson identifies the key British writers and texts, shaped by era-defining cultural and historical events and movements from the period. He provides:Analysis of works by a diverse range of influential authorsExamination of the cultural and literary impact of crucial historical, social, political and cultural eventsDiscussion of Britain's imperial status in the century and the diversification of the nation through Black and Asian British LiteratureReaders are also provided with a comprehensive timeline, a glossary of terms, further reading and explanatory text boxes featuring further information on key figures and events. Zusammenfassung In The Routledge Concise History of Twentieth-Century British Literature Ashley Dawson identifies the key British writers and texts, shaped by era-defining cultural and historical events and movements from the period. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Timeline 1. Popular Cultures and the Paradoxes of Progress 2. Avant-Gardes 3. Varieties of High Modernism 4. Late Modern Radicalism 5. The Finest Hours 6. Counter-Cultures 7. The Conservative Restoration 8. Millennial Cultures Glossary of Terms Glossary of Further Reading

Product details

• Authors: Ashley Dawson, Dawson Ashley
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.11.2012
• EAN: 9780415572460
• ISBN: 978-0-415-57246-0
• No. of pages: 214
• Series: Routledge Concise Histories of Literature
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; HISTORY / Europe / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General