Practical Criticism
John Peck(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 30. September 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-333-41754-6 (ISBN)
Description
Practical criticism underlies everything students of English literature do. It is a way of reading the text closely, but with a grasp of the larger issues involved. This book is a practical, step-by-step guide which shows the student how to gain a sense of what a poem or passage of prose or drama is about, how to analyze it and how to build a successful essay. Easy to read and uncluttered by technical vocabulary, it will prove a useful resource for any student.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-333-41754-6 (9780333417546)
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Content
How to Approach Practical Criticism - Seeing what the Poem is About - Talking about the Poem as a Whole - What to Discuss Next - How to End a Critical Analysis - Analysing a Passage from a Novel - Tackling an Extract from a Play - Practical Criticism Examinations - Further Reading