Description:
The acclaimed Broadview Anthology of British Literature in its most streamlined form, the Compact Edition covers the medieval period to the present day in a single volume.
Review Quotes:
"The Broadview Anthology of British Literature, One-Volume Compact Edition is much more inclusive of a variety of voices and perspectives than are comparable anthologies. This edition provides both quality and quantity at an affordable price for students." -- Jessica Evans, Columbia State Community College
"The new Broadview Anthology, Compact Edition offers an excellent mix of texts supported by the accessible and insightful introductions we have come to expect. The online materials are a helpful resource for students and teachers alike, and the anthology is reasonably priced. Most of all, I have found Broadview excerpts and abridgements to be particularly good, opening new possibilities in the classroom. " -- Davide Carozza, Georgetown University
"My favorite thing about the Broadview is the short and readable introductions, which give students a good idea of what makes a particular text indispensable to the larger story of British literature. The coverage of this One-Volume Compact Edition is impressive; all the most essential works in my period-specific courses are here, and that's to say nothing of the extra texts provided online. Establishing strong links between texts and the specific cultures that produced them is what sets Broadview apart." -- Gabriel Lonsberry, Jacksonville State University
"Teaching a thousand years of British literature in one semester is as daunting as Beowulf's fight against the dragon. In this battle, however, the single-volume edition of The Broadview Anthology of British Literature is the sword that does not fail. Its edge strikes true between foundational and underrepresented voices, and it confronts the fire-breathing head and serpentine tale of literary and cultural history through its incisive introductions and useful footnotes." " -- Bryan A. Hampton, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga