Companion to English Literature

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• The Oxford Companion to English Literature — first published in 1932, edited by the retired diplomat Sir Paul Harvey (1869–1948), was the earliest of the Oxford Companions to appear. The work, which has been periodically updated, includes biographies of prominent historical and leading… …   Wikipedia

• English literature — Introduction       the body of written works produced in the English language by inhabitants of the British Isles (including Ireland) from the 7th century to the present day. The major literatures written in English outside the British Isles are… …   Universalium

• Old English literature — This article is part of a series on: Old English Dialects …   Wikipedia

• The Oxford Companion to Irish Literature — Edited by Robert Welch (author) and completed in 1996. The literature of Ireland displays an exceptional richness and diversity whether in Irish or English, by native Irish and Anglo Irish writers or by outsiders like Edmund Spenser whose works… …   Wikipedia

• companion */*/ — UK [kəmˈpænjən] / US noun [countable] Word forms companion : singular companion plural companions 1) someone who is with you a travelling companion a) a friend or pet that you spend a lot of time with The dog soon became my constant companion. b) …   English dictionary

• companion — com|pan|ion [ kəm pænjən ] noun count ** 1. ) someone who is with you: a traveling companion a ) a friend who you spend a lot of time with: The dog soon became my constant companion. b ) someone who is paid to live or travel with another person 2 …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• English language in England — refers to the English language as spoken in England, part of the United Kingdom. There are many different accents and dialects throughout England and people are often very proud of their local accent or dialect, however there are many associated… …   Wikipedia

• Gary Taylor (English literature scholar) — Gary Taylor (born 1953) is George Matthew Edgar Professor of English at Florida State University, author of numerous books and articles, and editor of the Oxford Shakespeare and [http://thomasmiddleton.org Oxford Middleton] .LifeThe first member… …   Wikipedia

• literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …   Universalium

• English poetry — The Seeds and Fruits of English Poetry, Ford Madox Brown. The history of English poetry stretches from the middle of the 7th century to the present day. Over this period, English poets have written some of the most enduring poems in Western… …   Wikipedia

• English words first attested in Chaucer — Contents 1 Etymology 2 List 2.1 Canterbury Tales General Prologue …   Wikipedia