The Oxford Anthology of English Literature: Volume I: The Middle Ages through the Eighteenth Century (Middle Ages Through the Eighteenth Century) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195016572 ISBN 13: 9780195016574

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1973

Synopsis

A fully-annotated, two-volume work which presents the major literary achievements of English writers from the medieval period to the twentieth century

About this title

About the Author

Frank Kermode is at Cambridge University. John Hollander is at Yale University.

Review

"Fantastic!"--Jane Focht-Hansen, San Antonio College

"A sexy text for advanced students of literature. Well-organized and thorough!!"--Jason Ablin, Yeshiva University of Los Angeles

"Has an integrity that other anthologies have forsaken. The medieval texts are beautifully translated, or--in Chaucer's case--well transliterated in modern characters and letters. The English Renaissance and Restoration and Eighteenth Century sections carry a wealth of supplemental material
and editorial commentary, nearly all of it essential to my students."--James A. Scruton, Bethel College

"Excellent....Best selection of English literature, especially since it includes so many plays."--Jimmie E. Thomas, Western New England College

"Wonderfully comprehensive."--Michael Shugrue, The College of Staten Island, CUNY

"Excellent. Comprehensive selections with fine introductions that are intelligible to the average student and also informative for the superior student."--Arvilla K. Taylor. Midwestern State University

"An excellent edition! I am pleased with the comprehensive contents and breadth of selections. I am extremely happy to see the art reproductions and maps--these greatly assist the student in comprehending the context in which the literature was produced."--Paul S. Burdett, Jr., City
University of New York, Staten Island

"I like all the Romantic and Victorian paintings reproductions."--Helen Robbins, Arkansas College

"I'm very impressed with the quality of selection and presentation--I find this a far more appealing book than its competitor; it engages students and will act as a valuable reference/resource for them long after the completion of the semester."--Janet Madden, El Camino College

"Excellent selections, organized and introduced helpfully for the introductory or more experienced reader."--Robert Warburton, College of Du Page

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1973
• ISBN 10: 0195016572
• ISBN 13: 9780195016574
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 2432
• Editor: Kermode Frank, Hollander John