Literary Research and the British Eighteenth Century: Strategies and Sources

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The 18th century in Britain was a transition period for literature. For the literary scholar, these changes mean that different search strategies may be required to conduct research into primary and secondary source material across the era. This book addresses the unique challenges faced by the scholars of the period, and explores a multitude of primary and secondary resources. In addition, each chapter addresses the research methods and tools best used to extract relevant information and compares and evaluates sources, making this book an invaluable guide to any literary scholar and student of the British 18th century.

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  Literary Research and the British Eighteenth Century: Strategies and Sources

  • 2013-02-21
  • 328 pages
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  • Scarecrow Press

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