English Literature in Context by Elizabeth Gurr

English Literature in Context by Elizabeth Gurr

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Explains students the historical and social contexts for major authors and works, including pre-1770 texts. This work offers a historical overview of the criticism of key texts through the ages, and discusses development of the different genres and sub-genres of literature. It is useful for the AS and A Level qualifications in English Literature.

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English Literature in Context by Elizabeth Gurr

This text, for students of both the AS and the full A Level qualification in English Literature, gives students an understanding of historical and social contexts for major authors and works, including pre-1770 texts. It also offers a historical overview of the criticism of key texts through the ages, and discusses the development of the different genres and sub-genres of literature. With exam practice questions and stimulating coursework ideas on context and genre, it provides specific coverage of the contextual approaches now required by all examination boards, focusing on the new Assessment Objectives in A Level English Literature.
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ISBN 13 9780198314776
ISBN 10 0198314779
Title English Literature in Context
Author Elizabeth Gurr
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2001-12-01
Number of pages 192
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