History of English Literature and philology

Oxford University Press

Complete coverage of the latest CBCS syllabus for Core Course 1
Chronological arrangement of chapters for all major periods of English literature: from Old English to the Modern era
Charts at the beginning of every chapter under the History of Literature segment, for ease of retention of key literary figures and their works
Overviews in every chapter providing a brief outline of the topic(s) being dealt with
Short notes in every chapter covering key topics
400+ multiple-choice questions for practice, with answer keys for self-evaluation
Descriptive questions at the end of every chapter to aid review
A list of suggested readings for in-depth understanding of concepts
Previous years' question papers to help gain an idea of the types of questions typically asked in the theory examination

History of English Literature and philology

Oxford University Press

Description

History of English Literature and Philology: A Guide is an introductory guide catering to Core Course 1: History of Literature and Philology of the undergraduate English (Hons.) programme of the University of Calcutta, and follows the latest syllabus and pattern as introduced under the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS).

History of English Literature and philology

Oxford University Press

Roadmap to the Syllabus
How to Use This Book

Part I: History of English Literature

Section 1

Chapter 1: Old English Poetry and Prose
Chapter 2: Geoffrey Chaucer and Middle English Literature
Chapter 3: Elizabethan Sonnets
Chapter 4: University Wits
Chapter 5: William Shakespeare
Chapter 6: Ben Jonson
Chapter 7: Restoration Comedy of Manners
Chapter 8: Eighteenth Century Novels

Section 2

Chapter 9: Pre-Romantic Poetry
Chapter 10: Romantic Poetry and Non-fiction Prose
Chapter 11: Victorian Novel
Chapter 12: The Pre-Raphaelites 1
Chapter 13: Modern Novel
Chapter 14: Modern Poetry
Chapter 15: Modern Drama

Part II: Philology

Section 1

Chapter 16: Latin Influence
Chapter 17: Scandinavian Influence
Chapter 18: French Influence
Chapter 19: Americanism

Section 2

Chapter 20: Consonant Shift
Chapter 21: Word Formation Processes
(Shortening, Back-formation, Derivations)
Chapter 22: Hybridism, Monosyllabism, and Malapropism
Chapter 23: Free and Fixed Compounds, -ing Formation,
and Johnsonese
References and Suggested Readings
Question Paper: 2015
Question Paper: 2016
Question Paper: 2017
Question Paper: 2018