This comprehensive four-volume set is an ideal reference for the study of British literature's rich history. Four authoritative A-to-Z volumes cover approximately 1,400 major British writers - primarily dramatists, poets, essayists, and fiction writers - of the 16th through the 20th centuries, with an emphasis on those who are part of the high school curriculum. Entries are organized into a highly readable format that includes a biographical sketch, a synopsis of the writer's major works, and a brief bibliography. Providing essential information on the challenging writers of this period,...
This comprehensive four-volume set is an ideal reference for the study of British literature's rich history. Four authoritative A-to-Z volumes cover a...