Routledge Concise Histories of Literature
The Routledge Concise History of Latino/a Literature
1st Edition
By Frederick Luis Aldama
December 06, 2012
The Routledge Concise History of Latino/a Literature presents the first comprehensive overview of these popular, experimental and diverse literary cultures. Frederick Luis Aldama traces a historical path through Latino/a literature, examining both the historical and political contexts of the works...
The Routledge Concise History of Twentieth-Century British Literature
1st Edition
By Ashley Dawson
November 28, 2012
In The Routledge Concise History of Twentieth-Century British Literature Ashley Dawson identifies the key British writers and texts, shaped by era-defining cultural and historical events and movements from the period. He provides: Analysis of works by a diverse range of influential authors ...
The Routledge Concise History of World Literature
1st Edition
By Theo D'haen
October 28, 2011
This remarkably broad and informative book offers an introduction to and overview of World Literature. Tracing the term from its earliest roots and situating it within a number of relevant contexts from postcolonialism to postmodernism, Theo D’haen examines: the return of the term "world ...
The Routledge Concise History of Canadian Literature
1st Edition
By Richard J. Lane
June 22, 2011
The Routledge Concise History of Canadian Literature introduces the fiction, poetry and drama of Canada in its historical, political and cultural contexts. In this clear and structured volume, Richard Lane outlines: the history of Canadian literature from colonial times to the present key ...
The Routledge Concise History of Science Fiction
1st Edition
By Dr Mark Bould, Sherryl Vint
February 24, 2011
The term ‘science fiction’ has an established common usage, but close examination reveals that writers, fans, editors, scholars, and publishers often use this word in different ways for different reasons. Exploring how science fiction has emerged through competing versions and the struggle to ...
The Routledge Concise History of Nineteenth-Century Literature
1st Edition
By Josephine Guy, Ian Small
November 15, 2010
Nineteenth-century Britain saw the rise of secularism, the development of a modern capitalist economy, multi-party democracy, and an explosive growth in technological, scientific and medical knowledge. It also witnessed the emergence of a mass literary culture which changed permanently the ...
The Routledge Concise History of Southeast Asian Writing in English
1st Edition
By Rajeev S. Patke, Philip Holden
July 22, 2009
The Routledge Concise History of Southeast Asian Writing in English traces the development of literature in the region within its historical and cultural contexts. This volume explores creative writing in English across different genres and media, establishing connections from the colonial activity...