Routledge Concise Histories of Literature

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1. The Routledge Concise History of Latino/a Literature

   By Frederick Aldama

   Series: Routledge Concise Histories of Literature

   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...

   Published December 5th 2012 by Routledge
2. The Routledge Concise History of Twentieth-Century British Literature

   By Ashley Dawson

   Series: Routledge Concise Histories of Literature

   In The Routledge Companion to 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 Examination...

   Published November 27th 2012 by Routledge
3. The Routledge Concise History of World Literature

   By Theo D'haen

   Series: Routledge Concise Histories of Literature

   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...

   Published October 27th 2011 by Routledge
4. The Routledge Concise History of Canadian Literature

   By Richard J. Lane

   Series: Routledge Concise Histories of Literature

   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...

   Published June 21st 2011 by Routledge
5. The Routledge Concise History of Science Fiction

   By Mark Bould, Sherryl Vint

   Series: Routledge Concise Histories of Literature

   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...

   Published February 23rd 2011 by Routledge
6. The Routledge Concise History of Nineteenth-Century Literature

   By Josephine Guy, Ian Small

   Series: Routledge Concise Histories of Literature

   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...

   Published November 14th 2010 by Routledge
7. The Routledge Concise History of Southeast Asian Writing in English

   By Rajeev S. Patke, Philip Holden

   Series: Routledge Concise Histories of Literature

   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...

   Published July 21st 2009 by Routledge