Written by a team of more than 150 contributors working under the direction of Dinah Birch, and ranging in influence from Homer to the Mahabharata, this guide provides the reader with a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of English literature.
Challenging the conventional view of Ruskin as a conservative thinker on gender roles, this collection of essays reexamines his influence and contributions to gender discussions. By analyzing his work, particularly "On Queens' Gardens," the authors provide fresh insights into Victorian gender dynamics and their relevance today. The essays aim to redefine Ruskin's legacy, highlighting the complexities of his thoughts on gender and inviting a reevaluation of ongoing debates surrounding these issues.
This book provides a compact guide to all aspects of English literature. For this edition, existing entries have been updated and new entries have been added on contemporary writers such as Jim Crace and Pat Barker.