{"product_id":"routledge-world-companion-to-polish-literature","title":"Routledge World Companion to Polish Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Routledge World Companion to Polish Literature\u003c\/em\u003e offers an introduction to Polish literature through thirty-three case studies, covering works from the Middle Ages up to the present day. Each chapter draws on a text or body of work, examining its historical context, as well as its international reception and position within world literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book presents a dual perspective on Polish literature, combining original readings of key texts with discussions of their two-way connections with other literatures across the globe. With a detailed introduction offering a narrative overview, the book is divided into six sections offering a chronological pathway through the material. Contributors from around the world examine the various cultural exchanges at play, with each chapter including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefinitions of key terms and brief overviews of historical and political events, literary eras, trends, movements, groups, and institutions for those new to the area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis and notes on translations, including their hidden dimensions and potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextual focus on poetics, such as strategies of composition, style, and genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA range of historical, sociological, political, and economic contexts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom medieval song through to the contemporary novel, this book offers an interpretive history of Polish literature, while also positioning its significance within world literature. The detailed introductions make it accessible to beginners in the area, while the original analysis and focused case studies will also be of interest to researchers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54244224041304,"sku":"9780367691745","price":58.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780367691745_2ae37d88-cece-415f-aabf-95791b5df3a5.jpg?v=1777712442","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/routledge-world-companion-to-polish-literature","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}