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Literature of the World: An Introductory Study

Literature of the World: An Introductory Study

Richardson, William L.
Owen, Jesse M.

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Literary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162768347
ISBN13: 9781162768342
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 538
Weight: 1.57
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Literature of the World: An Introductory Study by William L. Richardson is a comprehensive guide to the literary works of different cultures and regions around the world. The book provides an overview of the major literary movements, genres, and themes that have emerged in different parts of the world, from ancient times to the present day. It covers a wide range of literary traditions, including those of Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East.The book is organized thematically, with each chapter focusing on a particular genre or theme, such as epic poetry, drama, the novel, or postcolonial literature. The author provides detailed analyses of representative works from each tradition, highlighting their unique features and contributions to world literature. The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography of further reading and a glossary of literary terms.Literature of the World is intended as an introductory text for undergraduate students of literature, as well as general readers who are interested in exploring the diverse literary traditions of the world. It offers a broad perspective on the rich and varied literary heritage of humanity, and encourages readers to appreciate the cultural and aesthetic diversity of different literary traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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