The Britannica Guide to World Literature
The Britannica Guide to World Literature
Weaving together imagination and social commentary, the literature of a nation is often the most effective way to understand the ethos of its people at any given time. The written word offers a sharpened lens through which readers can perceive the world they inhabit, so as to better comprehend personal or universal truths. This captivating series presents major authors, poets, and texts from the world over, immersing students in the life stories of authors that are often as engaging as the narratives these writers have crafted. Discussions on significant literary movements place the works in social context and reveal the Zeitgeist of each era.
• Includes excerpts of significant works for easy reference
• Discussions of important historical events contextualize literature
• Illustrations help readers clearly visualize stories and writers
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Series Review: The Britannica Guide to World Literature"This informative series will be of use to those engaged in in-depth literature studies and students in high school English and AP literature courses...Detailed bibliographies make resources for further reading or research easily accessible from multiple starting points, which will be helpful to students...a series that is a worthy addition to any high school or academic library."
--Library Media Connection
