THE FOLIO SOCIETY

First published in 1932, this much-loved guide quickly established itself as the standard source of reference to English literature for scholars, students and general readers alike.

Written by a team of more than 140 distinguished contributors under Margaret Drabble's editorial direction, this sixth edition, fully revised for 2006, ranges from important influences such as Homer and The Mahabharata to incorporate the very latest developments in the literary world, such as the 'crossover' appeal of the children's authors J. K. Rowling and Philip Pullman.