Product Description

In the 250 years represented in this book, literature reflects key transitions, embedded as it is in far reaching political, religious and socio economic transformations. It tracks some of the resulting tensions in various genres, especially those that re-integrate or respond to the traditional. Such literature is examined by using the tools of rhetoric and semiotics, interpreting from the author audience axis and focusing on dissonant markers in canonical, as well as, less well known narratives. SunHee Kim Gertz looks at the history and culture of the era in order to contextualize the work she examines, including "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", "The Book of Margery Kemp", "Le Morte D'Arthur" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Offering a fresh perspective on a period of rich literary output, that students often find difficult to engage, this should prove to be a welcome guide and critical companion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1595185 in Books
• Published on: 2000-11-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 260 pages

About the Author
SUNHEE KIM GERTZ is Professor of English at Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts.