Reading, Writing and the Study of Literature
McGraw Hill Higher Education (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-07-553538-6 (ISBN)
Description
This concise, practical guide offers an excellent introduction of the skills basic to the study of literature. An introductory chapter provides an overview of the processes of reading and writing about literature; subsequent chapters illustrate specific techniques for reading and responding to fiction, poetry, and drama, and provide practical guidance for written summary, analysis, and synthesis of literary texts and writing assignments. An incisive and accessible overview of literary theory helps students understand criticism and develop their own critical perspectives.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-553538-6 (9780075535386)
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