First published 1998
Susan Wittig Albert examines literary works from around the globe in this comprehensive survey. The author traces major movements and traditions across different cultures and time periods. Albert analyzes how historical contexts shaped literary expression in various regions. She explores connections between social conditions and artistic output. The book covers canonical works alongside lesser known texts from diverse traditions. Albert examines how writers responded to political upheaval, cultural change, and technological advancement. She discusses translation challenges and cultural interpretation issues. The revised edition updates scholarship and adds contemporary perspectives. Readers gain insight into how literature reflects human experience across boundaries of geography and time. Albert provides frameworks for understanding unfamiliar literary traditions and their cultural significance.
Genres: world-literature, 20th-century, criticism, 21st-century, cultural, academic
Vibes: academic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, literary-analysis
Setting: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century, 21st-Century
1504 pages · Hardcover · Holt Rinehart & Winston