A history of English literature [[Book] /]
Michael Alexander.
- 3rd ed.
- Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
- xx, 443 p. : ill., maps, ; 25 cm.
- Palgrave foundations series .
- Palgrave foundations. .
Previous ed.: 2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Traces the development of one of the world's richest literatures from the Old English period through to the present day. The narrative discusses a wide range of key authors but never loses its clarity or verve. This current revised edition provides a full final chapter on the contemporary scene with more on genres and the impact of globalization.