Guided by the latest scholarship, The Broadview Anthology of British Literature is acclaimed for its inclusiveness and its deep attention to literature’s historical and cultural contexts. The Broadview is structured to meet the needs of today’s students, with an unparalleled selection of illustrations and contextual materials, accessible and engaging introductions, and full explanatory annotations.
The Compact Edition, Volume A is the first half of the shortest version of the anthology, ideal for survey courses with shorter reading lists. It covers the medieval period to the late eighteenth century and is about half the size of the Concise Edition, Volume A, which offers more comprehensive coverage of the same period. All Broadview Anthology of British Literature volumes include a substantial website component, greatly expanding the range of texts that are available to teach. Many longer works are also available from the publisher in separate volumes that may at the instructor’s request be bundled together with this anthology.
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COMMENTS ON THE BROADVIEW ANTHOLOGY OF BRITISH LITERATURE, COMPACT EDITION:
“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
“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 ... [A]ll 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
