This companion volume offers an introduction to
European Portuguese literature for university-level
readers. It consists of a chronological overview of
Portuguese literature from the twelfth century to the
present day, by some of the most distinguished literary
scholars of recent years, leading into substantial
essays centred on major authors, genres or periods, and
a study of the history of translations. It does not
attempt an encyclopaedic coverage of Portuguese
literature, but provides essential chronological and
bibliographical information on all major authors and
genres, with more extensive treatment of key works and
literary figures, and a particular focus on the modern
period. It is unashamedly canonical rather than thematic
in its examination of central authors and periods,
without neglecting female writers. In this way it
provides basic reference materials for students
beginning the study of Portuguese literature, and for a
wider audience looking for general or specific
information. The editors have made a principled decision
to exclude both Brazilian and African literature, which
demand separate treatment. STEPHEN PARKINSON, CLAUDIA
PAZOS ALONSO and T. F. EARLE are all members of the
Sub-Faculty of Portuguese at the University of Oxford.
CONTRIBUTORS: Vanda Anastácio, Helena Carvalhao Buescu,
Rip Cohen, T. F. Earle, David Frier, Luís Gomes, Mariana
Gray de Castro, Helder Macedo, Patricia Odber de
Baubeta, Hilary Owen, Stephen Parkinson, Cláudia Pazos
Alonso, Juliet Perkins, Teresa Pinto Coelho, Phillip
Rothwell, Mark Sabine, Claire Williams, Clive
Willis.
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