Renaissance Literature and Culture (Introductions to British Literature and Culture)

The guide to Renaissance Literature and Culture provides students with the ideal introduction to literature and its context from 1533-1642, including: - the historical, cultural and intellectual background including religion, politics, exploration and visual culture - major writers and genres including Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Shakespeare and Jonson - concise explanations of key terms needed to understand the literature and criticism - key critical approaches to modernism from contemporary critics to the present - a chronology mapping historical events and literary works and further reading including websites and electronic resources. Continuum's Introductions to British Literature and Culture Series provide practical guides to key literary periods. Each guide includes an overview of the historical period, intellectual contexts, major genres, critical approaches and a guide to original research and resource materials in the area, enabling students to progress confidently to further study.This volume provides students with the ideal introduction to literature and its context from 1533-1642, including: the historical, cultural and intellectual background including religion, politics, exploration and visual culture;major writers and genres including Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Shakespeare and Jonson;concise explanations of key terms needed to understand the literature and criticism;key critical approaches to modernism from contemporary critics to the present;a chronology mapping historical events and literary works and further reading including websites and electronic resources Historical, Cultural And Intellectual Context -- Literature In The Renaissance -- Critical Approaches -- Resources For Independent Study. Lisa Hopkins And Matthew Steggle. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [127]-138) And Index.