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The Broadview Anthology of British Literature Volume 4: The Age of Romanticism Second Edition,Used
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In all six of its volumes The Broadview Anthology of British Literature presents British literature in a truly distinctive light. Fully grounded in sound literary and historical scholarship, the anthology takes a fresh approach to many canonical authors, and includes a wide selection of work by lesserknown writers. The anthology also provides wideranging coverage of the worldwide connections of British literature, and it pays attention throughout to issues of race, gender, class, and sexual orientation. It includes comprehensive introductions to each period, providing in each case an overview of the historical and cultural as well as the literary background. It features accessible and engaging headnotes for all authors, extensive explanatory annotations, and an unparalleled number of illustrations and contextual materials. Innovative, authoritative and comprehensive, The Broadview Anthology of British Literature has established itself as a leader in the field.The full anthology comprises six bound volumes, together with an extensive website component; the latter has been edited, annotated, and designed according to the same high standards as the bound book component of the anthology, and is accessible by using the passcode obtained with the purchase of one or more of the bound volumes.The second edition of volume 4: The Age of Romanticism includes James Hogg, Matthew Gregory Lewis, and John Polidori as well as new selections by Mary Shelley, Sir Walter Scott, Maria Edgeworth, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, and Percy Shelley. The new edition also includes two new sections of contextual materials. New to the bound book is The Natural, The Human, The Supernatural, and the Sublimea section that includes not only a good selection of material from writers such as Edmund Burke and artists such as J.M.W. Turner but also material that may be less well known on topics such as changing human attitudes towards nonanimals. New to the website is a wideranging selection of contextual materials on the Industrial Revolution, entitled Steam Power and the Machine Age. Additional highlights of this volume include: Jane Austens Lady Susan, a lesserknown but wonderfully readable epistolary short novel; A Hymn to Narayena by Sir William Jones; and, in an exception to the anthologys general policy of including works in their entirety, Mary Shelley is represented by the last two chapters of The Last Man and by a selection of letters.
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- Q: What is the main focus of The Broadview Anthology of British Literature Volume 4? A: The anthology focuses on British literature during the Age of Romanticism, featuring works by both well-known authors like Mary Shelley and lesser-known writers, while providing historical and cultural context.
- Q: How many pages does this anthology volume contain? A: The Broadview Anthology of British Literature Volume 4 contains 1056 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This volume is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the anthology is grounded in sound literary and historical scholarship, making it suitable for academic study and courses.
- Q: Are there any new additions in this second edition of Volume 4? A: Yes, the second edition includes new selections from authors like Mary Shelley and additional contextual materials, enhancing its coverage of the Romantic period.
- Q: What additional resources are included with the purchase of this anthology? A: The purchase includes access to an extensive website component, which features annotated materials and additional contextual information.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The anthology is edited by Joseph Black.
- Q: What are some featured works in this volume? A: Featured works include Jane Austen's Lady Susan, a selection from Mary Shelley's The Last Man, and new contextual sections on topics like the Industrial Revolution.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: The second edition of The Broadview Anthology of British Literature Volume 4 was published on July 19, 2010.