The Longman Anthology of World Literature, Volume D: 17th and 18th Centuries

The editors of the anthology have sought to find economical ways to place texts within their cultural contexts, and have selected and grouped our materials in ways intended to foster connections and conversations across the anthology, between eras as well as regions. The anthology includes epic, lyric poetry, drama, and prose narrative, with many works in their entirety. Classic major authors are presented together with more recently recovered voices as the editors seek to suggest something of the full literary dialogue of each region and period. Engaging introductions, scholarly annotations, regional maps, pronunciation guides, and illustrations provide a supportive editorial setting. An accompanying Instructor's Manual written by the editors offers practical suggestions for the classroom. This volume samples a broad range of literature from the ancient world. It offers extensive selections from The Bible , The Book of Songs , The Mahabharata , The Ramayana , and Virgil's Aenid , as well as seven longer works in their entirety, including The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey . Editorial essays address such topics as the culture of Rome and the definition of "literature." Throughout the volume, the editors identify both what is most distinctive and what is commonly shared among the world's literatures. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Vol. A. The ancient world / by Page duBois ... [et al.] v. B. The medieval era / David L. Pike ... [et al.] v. C. The early modern period / by Jane Tylus, David Damrosch v. F. The twentieth century / Djelal Kadir, Ursula K. Heise with contributions by David Damrosch, Sabry Hafez, and Pauline Yu.

the Longman Anthology Of World Literature, Volume D Offers A Fresh And Highly Teachable Presentation Of The Varieties Of World Literature From The 17th And 18th Centuries.