Literary Studies: A Practical Guide
- ISBN-10
- 1317929411
- ISBN-13
- 9781317929413
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 324
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-12-17
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Tison Pugh, Margaret E. Johnson
Description
Literary Studies: A Practical Guide provides a comprehensive foundation for the study of English, American, and world literatures, giving students the critical skills they need to best develop and apply their knowledge. Designed for use in a range of literature courses, it begins by outlining the history of literary movements, enabling students to contextualize a given work within its cultural and historical moment. Specific focus is then given to the use of literary theory and the analysis of: Poetry Prose fiction and novels Plays Films. A detailed unit provides clear and concise introductions to literary criticism and theory, encouraging students to nurture their unique insights into a range of texts with these critical tools. Finally, students are guided through the process of generating ideas for essays, considering the role of secondary criticism in their writing, and formulating literary arguments. This practical volume is an invaluable resource for students, providing them with the tools to succeed in any English course.
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