The English Handbook: A Guide to Literary Studies

The English Handbook: A Guide to Literary Studies
ISBN-10
1444307916
ISBN-13
9781444307917
Category
Literary Criticism
Pages
360
Language
English
Published
2009-12-01
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
William Whitla

Description

The English Handbook: A Guide to Literary Studies is acomprehensive textbook, providing essential practical andanalytical reading and writing skills for literature students atall levels. With advice and information on fundamental methods ofliterary analysis and research, Whitla equips students with theknowledge and tools essential for advanced literary study. Includes traditional close reading strategies integrated withnewer critical theory, ranging from gender and genre topost-structuralism and post-colonialism; with examples fromBeowulf to Atwood, folk ballads to Fugard, and ChristopherMarlowe to Conrad’s Marlow Draws on a wide range of resources, from print to contemporaryelectronic media Supplies a companion website with chapter summaries, charts,examples, web links, and suggestions for further study

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