Name: A Short History of English Literature
ISBN: 9780631190882

Robert Barnard

Thoroughly updated, this book remains the best overall survey of English literature available. Brings this successful book up to date with new material on, among others, Caryl Churchill, Brian Friel, Martin Amis and Graham Swift Very accessible

A Short History of English Literature

Sarah Escorsa

A very accessible reference book for both students and English literature lovers. I would have loved to have this book with me when I was studying literature! It is short but very concise and full of facts (both literary and historical). Barnard is an excellent writer and going through this book is a breeze. Barnard’s wit and style make A Short History of English Literature a very entertaining read, nothing like other overly academic/pedantic books on the subject.

A Short History of English Literature

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