European Literary History: An Introduction Maarten De Pourcq and Sophie Levie is an English-language study book aimed at higher education. It offers a clear introduction to European literary history from antiquity to the present.
Per chapter, the book treats a short literary excerpt, followed by a close reading and an extensive essay analysis of important texts from the relevant period. In addition, it discusses the development of European literary networks, publication cultures, and the cultural context of 'Europe' as a space and concept.
This study is relevant for programs in literary studies and literary criticism, with a focus on European literary history. It provides an in-depth look at the dynamics of major literary movements and international literary exchanges within European literary history.