The Broadview Anthology of British Literature: Compact Edition, Volume A – Second Edition

Guided by the latest scholarship, The Broadview Anthology of British Literature is acclaimed for its extraordinarily high quality, for its breadth, and for the deep attention it pays to literature’s historical and cultural contexts. The Broadview is structured to meet the needs of today’s students, with an unparalleled selection of illustrations and contextual materials, accessible and engaging introductions, and full explanatory annotations. The Compact Edition, Volume A: The Medieval Period to the Eighteenth Century is the first half of the shortest version of the anthology; it’s ideally suited for one-semester survey courses. A substantial website component is included, and many longer works are also available from the publisher in separate volumes (which may at the instructor’s request be bundled together with this anthology). Learn more about The Broadview Anthology of British Literature on this page. Comments Comments on this edition: “Sleek and pragmatic, The Broadview Anthology of British Literature, Compact Edition gathers the foundational texts essential to the British survey, together with an exciting selection of the overlooked and unsung, all economically introduced and annotated. Among its strengths are its translations of medieval literature: Liuzza’s Beowulf is elegant and accessible, and Winny’s Sir Gawain and Waters’s Marie de France are more faithful and readable than the translations now printed in the Norton. Paradise Lost appears in generous selections, and Dr. Faustus is included in full. Add to this a Shakespeare play of the instructor’s choice at no extra cost, not to mention the affordability of the book itself, and you have some idea of the merits of this anthology.” — David Adkins, Northwest Nazarene University “a reliable, well-researched, organized ‘one-stop shop’ for British literature instructors.” — Matthew Childres, Western Piedmont Community College “a wonderful compilation, carefully curated with the college survey student in mind.” — Cheryl Saba, Cape Fear Community College “Three aspects set these volumes apart from their competitors: the strength of the introductory and contextual material, the well-written and thorough footnotes, and the incorporation of visuals. The editors have chosen texts with care, including authors of color as well as women writers. … Divided into clear sections devoted to specific literary periods, the anthology includes robust introductions to each era, which illuminate key facets of culture, language, and history.” — Dr. Jennifer Lodine-Chaffey, Montana State University Billings