The Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of World Literature is a resource for students who
seek information beyond the simple biographical details of an author’s life or a brief
overview of the author’s major works. This book is designed to offer a comprehensive
view of how an author’s work fits within the context of the author’s life, historical
events, and the literary world. This allows for a greater understanding of both the
author’s work and the cultural and historical environment in which it was created.
The Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of World Literature is divided into entries,
each focused on a particular writer who has made significant contributions to world
literature. In some cases, these individuals may be known primarily for contributions
outside the realm of literature. Karl Marx and Mohandas Gandhi, for example, are
two figures famous for their political activism; in another realm, Jean Cocteau and
Pier Paolo Pasolini are two writers better known in modern times for their groundbreaking
work in film. However, all of these figures have, aside from their other
accomplishments, created significant works of literature that have stood the test of
time and affected readers beyond the borders of their own cultures.
This book is best used not just to locate the facts of a writer’s life and work, but as a
way to understand the social, literary, and historical environment in which the writer lived
and created. By understanding the context of the writer’s work, you are more likely to
recognize key themes and stylistic traits as elements of larger trends in the literary world, as
well as understand the impact of historical events from a new and unique perspective.
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