British Writers: Thomas Middleton to George Farquhar

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This collection of critical essays covers hundreds of writers who have made significant contributions to British, Irish, and Commonwealth literature from the 14th century to the present day. The contributors analyze many individual works and engage the reader withtheir distinctive themes and stylistic. Introductory essays and chronological tables open each volume and provide historical background.

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  British Writers: Supplement

  • 2006
  • 536 pages
  • Paperback
  • Scribner
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  British Writers: Supplement

  • 1997
  • 712 pages
  • Paperback
  • Scribner
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  British Writers

  • 1979
  • 498 pages
  • Paperback
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  British Writers: William Wordsworth to Robert Browning

  • 1979
  • 408 pages
  • Paperback
  • Scribner

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