The Literary Tradition

This book is the generalist perspective with an oral-native bias, but a comprehensive overview from the Axial Shift from Orality-to-literacy. An overview of language is outlined, including the alphabetic, writing, printing, and technology, as well as the history, culture, literature, and science of English- linguistics. A major focus is also on literary criticism and interpretations with the spotlight on Harold Bloom and Joyce's "Ulysess. Finally an outline - overview of the history of literature- stories and authors- is included from Gilgamesh to the present.