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The Routledge World Companion To Polish Literature Offers An Introduction To Polish Literature Through Thirty-two Case Studies. Each Chapter Draws On A Text Or Body Of Work From Polish Literature And Looks At Its Global Reception, As Well As Its Position Within World Literature. The Book Presents A Dual Perspective Of How Polish Literature Is Read And Viewed Globally, As Well As How It Shapes And Influences World Literature As A Whole. With A Detailed Introduction Offering A Narrative Overview, The Book Is Divided Into Six Sections Offering A Chronological Pathway Through The Material. The Global Range Of Contributors Examine The Various Cultural Exchanges At Play, With Each Chapter Looking At: - Defining Key Terms, Brief Overviews Of Historical And Political Events, Literary Eras, Trends, Movements, Groups, And Institutions For Those New To The Area - Translation - Analysis And Notes On Translation Including The Hidden Dimensions And Potential - Textual Focus On Poetics - Strategies Of Composition, Style And Genre - The Range Of Historical, Sociological, Political And Economic Contexts At Play From The Middle Ages, Through To The Present, This Book Offers A Detailed History Of Polish Literature, Whilst Also Positioning Its Significance Within World Literature. The Detailed Introductions Make It Accessible To Beginners In The Area, But The Detailed Analysis And Focused Case Studies Will Be Of Interest To Researchers-- Provided By Publisher.