Books in the Routledge Concise Histories of Literature series

Focusing on the work of British and Irish authors, this book considers changes in literary forms, styles and genres, as well as in critical discourses. It examines literary movements such as Romanticism, Pre-Raphaelitism, Aestheticism and Decadence. It discusses the impact of gender studies, queer theory, postcolonialism and book history.

Traces the development of literature in the region within its historical and cultural contexts, establishing connections from the colonial activity of the early modern period through to contemporary writing across nations such as Thailand, China, Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Includes bicliographical references (p. [170]-183) and index.