Pat Rogers Bücher

Offering a comprehensive exploration of Samuel Johnson, this volume features 650 alphabetically arranged entries detailing his life, works, and personality. It delves into the composition, publication, and reception of his writings while providing insights into his views on literary, moral, political, social, and religious issues. Additionally, it includes biographies of individuals connected to Johnson and a thorough examination of the Club and its members, making it an essential resource for students and readers seeking to understand Johnson's multifaceted legacy.

Focusing on Daniel Defoe's Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain, this analysis explores its creation, sources, and connections to earlier topographic literature. It examines how Defoe developed a rhetorical design that portrays Britain as an interconnected system of cities, countryside, and roads, presenting a cohesive vision of the nation. The book delves into the significance of this work within the context of the eighteenth century, highlighting its impact on the understanding of British geography and identity.

Focusing on the life and contributions of Alexander Pope, this reference provides a comprehensive overview of the influential 18th-century poet, essayist, and satirist. It features hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries covering his notable works, the cultural and historical contexts surrounding him, and key figures in his life. The summaries highlight Pope's impact on English Neoclassicism and the Enlightenment, showcasing his enduring legacy in literature and criticism.

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of Alexander Pope's career, examining how the political landscape of his era influenced his work. It explores the interplay between his poetry and the socio-political issues of the early 18th century, providing insights into how Pope's writings reflect and engage with the tumultuous events and sentiments of his time. This study positions Pope not just as a literary figure but as a significant commentator on the political dynamics of his age.

Traces the history of English literature from Anglo-Saxon poetry to the present day.

Tris Carter Horne's life takes a dark turn when his lifelong dreams of a beautiful girl transform into terrifying nightmares. These nightmares culminate in a fierce battle with a savage creature, leading him to a mysterious realm after a harrowing fall. Awakening in this strange land, Tris grapples with fear and uncertainty about his safety and the potential return of the monstrous beings. The story delves into themes of courage, the unknown, and the struggle between dreams and reality as Tris navigates this perilous new world.

This revised and updated volume explores the richness, diversity, and continuity of Britains literary heritage. Under the general editorship of Pat Rogers, some of Britain's foremost literary scholars trace the history of English literature from its first stirrings in Anglo-Saxon poetry tothe present day.An Outline of English Literature, Second Edition , offers detailed treatments of major writers such as Shakespeare, Chaucer, Milton, Donne, Wordsworth, Dickens, Eliot, and Auden, and up-to-date discussions of living authors such as Muriel Spark, Seamus Heaney, and Martin Amis. More than a merechronology, this versatile work provides a basic core of information and invaluable supplementary material, including updated suggestions for further reading, maps, a chronological table of dates, and a detailed index with birth and death dates of individuals listed. It also moves beyond thesefacts and events to characterize the broad sweep of ideas and the main concerns of British writers over the past thirteen centuries. An Outline of English Literature, Second Edition weaves together the complex strands of English literature into a highly readable narrative.

First published in 1979, this title presents the basic facts and the background information needed by a modern reader of Robinson Crusoe, as well as a careful exploration of the structure and style of the work itself. Pat Rogers pays particular attention to the book's composition and publishing history, the critical history surrounding it from 1719 onwards, and the contemporary context of geographical discovery, colonialism and piracy, as well as more controversial areas of interpretation. A wide-ranging and practical reissue, this study will be of value to literature students with a particular interest in the critical interpretation of Robinson Crusoe, as well as the novel's place in the context of Defoe's career.

Die Abenteuer des englischen Schiffsarztes Gulliver im Land der Lilliputaner und Riesen. - Nacherzählung des Klassikers von 1726.

Focusing on the spectacle of Augustan Society, this work explores the intricacies of English culture during a pivotal era in English Literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the societal dynamics and cultural developments that characterized the period, offering readers a deeper understanding of its significance. Through this examination, the book sheds light on the influences and themes that shaped the literature of the time.