British Writers

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Offers substantial profiles of 26 contemporary British writers who came of age following WWII. Articles of 12,000-15,000 words long examine an author's important works in the context of his or her life. Writers profiled include those born in Britain as well as those born elsewhere whose work relates to British literary culture. Includes a chronology from 1901 to 1997, listing political, scientific, and social milestones along with publications of major literary works Contains a cumulative index for volumes 1-4 and for supplements 1-4. For general readers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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British writers volumes 1-7 and Supplement I were published originally by the British Council as a series of individual pamphlets, which were revised, updated, and re-edited for publication as a set by Scribner's. The 26 essays in Supplement II were all specially commissioned by Scribner's to add coverage of important modern writers not included in the British Council's pamphlet series. Supplement II also contains a comprehensive index to all of the writers and works that are discussed throughout the series. An essential addition to the series, and an essential even without the series. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)