Instant English Literature: The Nineteenth Century

by Rosemary Gelshenen

Filled with fascinating information, this brief and entertaining survey features some of the major literary masterpieces of nineteenth-century England. If you ever wanted to know which Thomas Hardy novel to read first, or just wanted to hold your own at a cocktail party of English professors, this book is for you. In addition to telling you why Reverend Patrick Bronte burned his children's new red shoes, and whether George Eliot was a man or woman and more, INSTANT ENGLISH LITERATURE offers special features -- including chapter summaries, lists of who's who, biographical and historical tidbits, title lists, and a host of illustrations, photos, and cartoons.

Genres: Reference, Literature, Nonfiction

228 pages, Paperback

First published July 26, 1994

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the extra information and ties to other hisotrical events. I also loved the tone/voice in which the author used. It was educational and funny.

[Tori]

2008- Good for a quick overview of English literature.