How to begin studying English literature

Author(s)

• Marsh, Nicholas
• Peck, John
• Coyle, Martin

Bibliographic Information

How to begin studying English literature

Nicholas Marsh ; general editors, John Peck and Martin Coyle

（Palgrave study guides）

Palgrave, 2002

3rd ed

Note

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This text has established itself as a successful and popular introductory student guide. This fully revised and expanded third edition offers practical help and guidance. It shows the reader how to approach novels, plays and poems, and includes chapters on themes, characters, structure, style, irony and analysis. In addition, sections on writing essays, how to revise, and how to use the critics make this book an invaluable companion for anyone beginning to study English literature.

Table of Contents

Preface Finding a Theme Looking at Characters Structure Style and Imagery Irony Writing an Essay I Writing an Essay II Exam Revision and Practice Taking Study Further Further Reading Index

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Details

• NCID: BA55585960
• ISBN:
  • 0333968719
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Basingstoke, Hampshire
• Pages/Volumes: ix, 150 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • DC20 : 820.7
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : English literature -- Examinations -- Study guides
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA51643395