Transatlantic Anglophone Literatures, 1776–1920: An Anthology

Description

The first anthology to bring together Anglophone transatlantic writing across the period of the long nineteenth century Includes a diverse range of Anglophone primary texts from across the Atlantic basinContains textual headnotes to contextualise the primary materialProvides ten introductions to guide students through the different thematic sectionsDesigned to be used as a core text in classroom teachingAllows students to navigate their way through a wide range of writing from both familiar and less well-known authors This anthology provides a single, convenient volume of diverse primary texts supporting the teaching and research field of Anglophone Transatlantic literature and print culture in the long nineteenth century. Focusing on ongoing and shared concerns and social practices across the long nineteenth century, the book’s thematically-organised sections mark major Transatlantic social movements of that era as expressed, negotiated, and recorded through literary production. The book offers a range of tools and texts for innovative thinking, teaching, and exploration. Headnotes provide guidance on how individual selections arose from social and historical contexts and, often, suggest potential pairings with other selections. Annotations create student-friendly identification of key terms or allusions.