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Literature and its times profiles of 300 notable literary works and the historical events that influenced them

Title
Literature and its times [electronic resource] : profiles of 300 notable literary works and the historical events that influenced them / Joyce Moss and George Wilson, [editors].
Publication
Detroit, Mich. : Gale, c1997.

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Additional Authors
  • Moss, Joyce, 1951-
  • Wilson, George, 1920-
  • Gale Group.
Description
1 online resource (5 v.) : ill., maps.
Summary
Provides the historical background of the most-studied novels, plays, poems, speeches and short stories. Entries examine both the historical setting of the literary work and the historical events taking place at the time the work was written.
Series Statement
Gale virtual reference library
Uniform Title
Literature and its times (Online)
Subject
  • Literature and history
  • History in literature
  • World history in literature
  • Literature > History and criticism
  • Classical literature > History and criticism
  • Literature, Medieval > History and criticism
  • European literature > Renaissance, 1450-1600 > History and criticism
  • European literature > 17th century
  • European literature > 18th century
  • European literature > 19th century
  • European literature > 20th century
  • American literature > 19th century
  • American literature > 20th century
  • War and literature
  • Civil rights movements in literature
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Source of Description (note)
  • Description based on print version record.
Contents
v. 1. Ancient times to the American and French Revolutions, (pre-history-1790s) -- v. 2. Civil wars to frontier societies (1800-1880s) -- v. 3. Growth of empires to the Great Depression (1890-1930s) -- v. 4. World War II to the affluent fifties (1940-1950s) -- v. 5. Civil rights movements to future times (1960-2000).
OCLC
ssj0000670716
Title
Literature and its times [electronic resource] : profiles of 300 notable literary works and the historical events that influenced them / Joyce Moss and George Wilson, [editors].
Imprint
Detroit, Mich. : Gale, c1997.
Series
Gale virtual reference library
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Note
Description based on print version record.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Moss, Joyce, 1951-
Wilson, George, 1920-
Gale Group.
Other Form:
Print version: Literature and its times. Detroit, Mich. : Gale, c1997 9780787606077
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