Encyclopedia of Literature and Politics Censorship, Revolution, and Writing, A-Z [3 volumes]
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Biografisk notat
M. Keith Booker is Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of English at the University of Arkansas. He has published numerous articles and books on modern literature, culture, and theory, including Strange TV (Greenwood, 2003), The Chinua Achebe Encyclopedia (Greenwood, 2003), and Science Fiction Television (Praeger, 2004).[T]he compilation of a large set on people and titles with strong political relevance may be valuable….Undergraduates and general readers.
Choice
The merging of literary and political concepts makes this set ideal for interdisciplinary projects.
Library Media Connection Editor's Choice
The entries are up-to-date, jargon-free, and informative… authoritative and readable… an extremely interesting and ambitious resource.
English
This set would be of value to students doing literary, historical, or cultural research. The merging of literary and political concepts makes it ideal for interdisciplinary and cross-curricular projects. Recommended.
Library Media Connection
Academic libraries serving literature and politics courses should find this work well used.
Reference Reviews
[E]xplores the complex relationship between literature and politics. The book gives special attention to the conflicts and controversies of the modern world and to works written in English. The Encyclopedia covers authors, critics, theorists, and historical figures; national literatures and important literary movements; broad critical categories; and specific themes, concepts, and genres.
Library Media Connection
[T]his encyclopedia offers readers accurate, accessible overviews of national and regional literatures and entries about a representative group of well-known and lesser-known international literary figures whose work has affected regional politics and been influenced by political concerns.
Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
From Isabel Allende to Emile Zola and from Shakespeare to Sartre, literary works have often engaged political issues, and many political writings give close attention to literary concerns.