This anthology provides a curated selection of British literary works spanning various historical periods. It emphasizes the development of literary movements and genres within their historical contexts, offering insights into the cultural and societal influences that shaped British literature over time.
Author: Amy Liao
This anthology covers British literature from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century, featuring over 50 authors and complete texts of their works. It traces the evolution of literary forms and themes alongside historical shifts from monarchic to parliamentary rule, providing contextual introductions and review questions to enhance understanding.
Compact Anthology of World Literature II: Volumes 4, 5, and 6 (Turlington et al., 2018) – LibreTexts (CC BY-SA)This anthology covers world literature from the seventeenth century to contemporary works. It is organized into thematic units, including the Age of Reason, Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, Postcolonial Literature, and Contemporary Literature.
World Literature I: Beginnings to 1650 (Getty and Kwon, 2015) – LibreTexts (CC BY-SA)This peer-reviewed anthology covers world literature from the ancient world through the Renaissance, organized into sections by time period and region. It features introductory texts and images before each series of readings
(Getty and Kwon, 2015) – LibreTexts (CC BY-SA) This anthology offers a comprehensive collection of world literature, spanning from ancient times to the early modern period. It includes diverse texts from various cultures, providing historical context and critical perspectives to enhance understanding of global literary traditions. Readings are all pre-seventeenth century.
American Literature II (Lumen) – LibreTexts This courseware includes resources copyrighted and openly licensed by multiple individuals and organizations. Click the words “Licenses and Attributions” at the bottom of each page for copyright and licensing information specific to the material on that page.
Writing the Nation: A Concise Guide to American Literature 1865 to Present (Berke et al., 2015) – LibreTexts (CC BY-SA) This textbook provides a concise overview of American literature from the post-Civil War period to contemporary times, highlighting key literary movements and figures. It is structured chronologically and includes critical essays and discussion questions, serving …
This courseware includes resources copyrighted and openly licensed by multiple individuals and organizations. Click the words “Licenses and Attributions” at the bottom of each page for copyright and licensing information specific to the material on that page. Covers the time period up until the Civil War.
Made primarily by students for students, this open-access anthology compiles a wide array of texts from early American literature, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse perspectives. It includes works from Native American narratives to early national period writings, accompanied by introductions and annotations to facilitate deeper understanding.