内容简介

In this book. the British literature is structured into seven literary periods. Chronologically, each period is introduced first by a brief comment on its social.political, cultural and ideological conditions. Then thebook summarizes the prevailing literary trends and schools of the time. emphasizing the lives and literary careers of the great and major writers. Thirdly, a study and analysis of every author's best works is highlighted,hoping to cultivate the literary qualities of the readers,
As a general manual of English literature, this book can be used as a textbook in British Literature forming part of the curricula of the Foreign Language Depart-ments of Colleges and Universities in China. It is also intended for students, teachers of English literature.postgraduates and all those who are interested in the English literature and culture,