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Literature of the World: An Introductory Study

Literature of the World: An Introductory Study

Richardson, William L.
Owen, Jesse M.

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163206873
ISBN13: 9781163206874
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 538
Weight: 2.10
Height: 1.31 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 literature of the world. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the major literary traditions and genres from around the globe, including poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. The author explores the historical and cultural contexts that have shaped these literary traditions, as well as the key themes and motifs that are common across different cultures. The book begins with an overview of the major literary traditions of the world, including European, African, Asian, and American literature. The author then delves into the specific literary genres, providing detailed analyses of poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples of literary works from different cultures, highlighting the similarities and differences between them. In addition to exploring the major literary traditions and genres, the book also examines the role of literature in society. The author discusses the ways in which literature reflects and shapes cultural values, as well as its role in promoting social and political change. Overall, Literature of the World: An Introductory Study is a comprehensive and engaging guide to the literature of the world. It is an ideal resource for students and scholars of literature, as well as anyone interested in exploring the rich and diverse literary traditions of different cultures.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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