Publications of the Modern Language Association of America (Volume VIII)

Book Overview

An indispensable record of language and literature scholarship. Essential for modern language scholars. Volume VIII of the MLA publications series gathers a wide-ranging literary criticism anthology and academic journal collection, bringing together philological research essays, reviews and critical notes that trace the development of modern language studies. Readers encounter rigorous attention to nineteenth century literature and Victorian-era scholarship alongside discussions of language and linguistics topics that would inform later theory. Its comparative outlook and archival criticism make it both a practical scholarly reference book for libraries and a lively comparative literature resource for teachers and general readers. Clear in intent and uncompromising in method, the essays suit the university literature curriculum while remaining accessible to anyone curious about the intellectual life of the period. Historically significant, this volume records debates and methodologies central to American literary history as the discipline professionalised; it charts the ways philology and criticism were mobilised in classroom and archive alike. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For casual readers the book offers a gateway into Victorian debates and nineteenth-century textual practice; for collectors and academics it is a valuable component of the MLA publications series and a must-have reference for those building a library of classic-literature scholarship. Scholars, instructors and general readers will find the essays useful as primary evidence and as models of argument: their mix of close textual attention, comparative reading, and philological method provides material for seminars, essays and longer research. The volume also rewards browsing; a single article can open lines of inquiry in Victorian studies, american literary history or comparative literature. Whether sought for teaching, citation, or personal curiosity, Volume VIII functions as both a compact academic journal collection and a must-have literary criticism anthology for anyone assembling a well-grounded collection of nineteenth-century scholarship.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354151302
• ISBN13: 9789354151309
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 542 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"