The Edinburgh introduction to studying English literature:
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Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Edinburgh [UK] Edinburgh University Press ©2010
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-228) and index
Cover; Copyright; Preface; Section I -- Introductory; 1 What is Literature?; 2 English Literary Studies: Origins and Nature; 3 Kinds of Literature; Section II -- Poetry; 4 Poetry: An Introduction; 5 Metre and Rhythm; 6 Verse Forms; 7 Poetic Imagery; 8 Poetry and History; 9 Vernacular Poetry; Section III -- Narrative; 10 Genre and Form: The Short Story; 11 Narrative Language; 12 Narrative Structure and Technique; 13 Constructing Character; 14 Narrative, Society and History; 15 Life Writing; Section IV -- Drama; 16 Introducing Drama; 17 Text and Performance; 18 Tragedy; 19 Comedy
What does university study of English Literature involve today? How should students read literary texts? Answers to these questions have substantially changed and developed over recent decades, often in response to advances in literary theory. In the light of this and other recent developments, the Edinburgh Introduction provides a new, updated guide for students beginning their study of literature today. Recent developments in theory are explained throughout, but they are not the only focus of attention. Instead, the emphasis is on clear, pragmatic explanation of critical practices, and of li
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (viii, 240 pages)
ISBN:0748640258
0748642331
9780748640256
9780748642335

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