english literature

Provides historical, cultural, and social contexts for the study of English literature, looking at the literary genres and highlighting key writers and works from five specific time periods, and includes time lines, glossaries, and resources for further study.

Provides historical, cultural, and social contexts for the study of English literature, looking at the literary genres and highlighting key writers and works from the Romantic period, and includes a time line, glossaries, and resources for further study.

An introduction to English romanticism which includes a variety of critical articles that analyze important literary works within the genre.

Examines the life of George Orwell, the English author of "Animal Farm" and "1984," and discusses the political and social criticism disclosed in his work.

A collection of critical essays on Swift and his work. Also includes a chronology of events in his life.

An introduction to the life of William Shakespeare accompanies a selection of his sonnets and excerpts from his plays.

A guide to reading "1984" with a critical and appreciative mind. Includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.