Literature Criticism from 1400 to 1800
Critical analysis of 400 years of Literature
Literature Criticism from 1400 to 1800 through Literature Criticism Online assembles critical responses to the works of poets, playwrights, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians, novelists and other creative writers from every region of the world, from the Late Medieval period through the European Renaissance, Enlightenment and the age of colonial expansion.
The series currently covers more than 500 authors and includes numerous entries focusing on literary topics and individual works.
Literature Criticism from 1400 to 1800 combines multiple search and browse options with an engaging format that matches the look and content of the print originals.
Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Students writing papers or class presentations, instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the period will find this a highly useful resource.
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subjects covered
- Classical Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Creative Writing
- Drama Studies
- English Language
- English Literature
- European Studies
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Theatre Studies
- Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies (don't use)
- Translation Studies
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