History Of European Literature

Appearing here in English for the first time, this unique collaboration between European universities traces the development of literature in Europe from the Middle Ages to the present day. Organised in chronological order, this wide-ranging introductory survey presents an overall picture of Europe's literature. The book brings to the fore authors and movements which have always lain outside mainstream literature as well as discussing many well known works. Period by period, History of European Literature highlights the influence of individual authors on their own times and in the future, as well as tracing the fortunes of various literary styles across Europe as a whole. History of European Literature is an inspiring resource for students of comparative literature, and for those seeking to widen their understanding of the cultural context in which major works were written and received.