In this way it provides basic reference materials for students beginning the study of Portuguese literature, and for a wider audience looking for general or specific information. It is unashamedly canonical rather than thematic, in its examination of central authors and periods, without neglecting female writers. It does not attempt an encyclopaedic coverage of Portuguese literature, but provides essential chronological and bibliographical information on all major authors and genres, with more extensive treatment of key works and literary figures, and a particular focus on the modern period. It consists of a chronological overview of Portuguese literature from the twelfth century to the present day, by one of the most distinguished literary scholars of recent years, leading into substantial essays centred on major authors, genres or periods and a study of the history of translations. This companion volume offers an introduction to European Portuguese literature for university-level readers. Front cover: detail from an anonymous Portuguese portolan chart of the Atlantic Ocean, 1550, Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, MS K1(111). EARLEĪre all members of the Sub-Faculty of Portuguese at the University of Oxford. STEPHEN PARKINSON, CLÁUDIA PAZOS ALONSO and T.F.
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