How to Begin Studying English Literature

by Nicholas Marsh

Overview

How to Begin Studying English Literature has established itself as one of the most successful and popular introductory student guides in the field. This fourth edition has been fully revised and expanded throughout, and now includes more examples and commentary on texts as well as a third essay-writing chapter, tackling critics and context.

This book shows the reader how to approach novels, plays and poems, featuring chapters on themes, characters, structure, style, irony and analysis. In addition, sections on revision, exams and further development of study skills make this book an invaluable companion for anyone beginning to study English literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137508775
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/07/2016
Series:	Bloomsbury Study Skills , #32
Edition description:	4th ed. 2016
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 5.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Nicholas Marsh was formerly a teacher of English at Francis Holland School, Regent's Park, UK. He is the author of many books, including titles on Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Emily Brontë, Blake, Lawrence and Virginia Woolf.
Nicholas Marsh was formerly a teacher of English at Francis Holland School, Regent's Park, UK. He is the author of many books, including titles on Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Emily Brontë, Blake, Lawrence and Virginia Woolf.

Table of Contents

Preface
1. Finding a Theme
2. Looking at Characters
3. Structure and Setting
4. Style and Imagery
5. Irony
6. Writing an Essay I: Answering the Question
7. Writing an Essay II: How to Write Paragraphs
8. Writing an Essay III: The Critics and the Context
9. Exam Revision and Practice
10. Taking Study Further
Further Reading
Index.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

This has long been one of the best guides for students embarking on the serious analysis of literature. Its no-nonsense, jargon-free, walk-thrhough approach makes it an indispensable manual for bother reading and writing about literature.' – Jonathan P. A. Sell, University of Alcalá, Spain

'Written in a clear and accessible style, this excellent book takes students through the process of studying and writing about English Literature. It is a useful and valuable contribution to the subject. Highly recommended.' – Andrew Edwards, Wrexham Glyndwr University, UK