The Makers of Literature

This trilogy is designed for students who need an accessible introduction to the key figures in the field of English Literature – Prose, Poetry, and Fiction. The books provide crucial orientation for further study and equip readers to engage with the maker’s original writings.

The volumes in the Makers of Literature trilogy place each key literary personality in his or her historical and intellectual context which answers key questions:

• why he or she is important
• what motivated his or her work
• what his or her key ideas are
• who and what influenced the writer
Makers of Literature is the first point of reference for any student wishing to investigate the work of writers in the English Language whose work as impacted the Literature in this language. This is an invaluable series of introductory guides designed to meet the needs of today’s students.