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How to Begin Studying English Literature Nicholas Marsh

How to Begin Studying English Literature By Nicholas Marsh

How to Begin Studying English Literature by Nicholas Marsh


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This book has established itself as one of the most popular introductory student guides in the field. The fourth edition has been updated throughout, with a brand new chapter on critics and contexts in essay writing. It shows the reader how to approach literature, featuring chapters on themes, characters, structure, style, irony and analysis.

How to Begin Studying English Literature Summary

How to Begin Studying English Literature by Nicholas Marsh

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.

How to Begin Studying English Literature Reviews

'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 Alcala, 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

About Nicholas Marsh

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 Bronte, 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.

Additional information

GOR008771019
9781137508775
1137508779
How to Begin Studying English Literature by Nicholas Marsh
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20160607
184
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