TY - BOOK AU - Alexander,Michael TI - A history of English literature T2 - Palgrave foundations series SN - 9780230368316 (pbk.) AV - PR83 .A44 2013 U1 - 820.9 23 PY - 2013/// CY - Basingstoke, New York PB - Palgrave Macmillan KW - English literature KW - History and criticism N1 - his comprehensive text traces the development of one of the world’s richest literatures from the Old English period through to the present day, discussing a wide range of key authors without losing its clarity or verve. Building on the book's established reputation and success, the third edition has been revised and updated throughout. It now provides a full final chapter on the contemporary scene, with more on genres and the impact of globalization; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - 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 ER -