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The World of Literature
First Edition
by Louise H. Westling, et. al.
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Offers a true global approach to world literature. Includes selections from several
major cultures of the world in three main historical periods:
- THE ANCIENT WORLD -- Ancient Middle East, India, China,
Greece/Rome.
- THE MIDDLE PERIOD -- Medieval and Renaissance Europe, The
Latin Tradition, The Celtic Languages, The Germanic Languages, The
Romance Languages and English, Byzantine, Middle East, India,
China, Japan, Maya (Guatemala).
- THE MODERN PERIOD -- Middle East and Africa, India and
Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Europe, The Americas, The Caribbean.
Reflects the combined insights of six editors -- each a specialist in a different area of
world literature.
Contains selections that were chosen to evoke meaningful responses from readers.
Helps students from European-American backgrounds see the power of other
literary traditions.
Provides as much gender balance as possible.
Includes introductions that set the context for each selection and relate it to other
works in the volume.
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