History of Literature by Neil Grant
The literary tradition has both documented and shaped human culture for centuries. This book encompasses all of the great civilisation that have contributed to literary development. From Homer to science fiction, every movement is analyzed and placed in its historical and geographical context. Each chapter includes not only a description of the social and cultural events that shaped the genres but also time-lines which give the reader a neat overview of the era. The key writers and their works are detailed, illuminated by quotes from the key-note works of the age.
Neil Grant is from a military family and grew up on a succession of army bases. Neil has a degree in archaeology, and presently works for English Heritage. The author lives in Teddington, Middlesex.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780600594086 |
| ISBN 10 | 0600594084 |
| Title | History of Literature |
| Author | Neil Grant |
| Series | Hamlyn History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 1998-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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