The English Handbook

The English HandbookUnlock the world of literature with The English Handbook: A Guide to Literary Studies. This essential textbook is meticulously designed to equip literature students with practical and analytical skills vital for success in literary analysis and research. Ideal for beginners and advanced scholars alike, the handbook covers fundamental methods of literary inquiry and enriches your academic journey. Explore an extensive range of literary theories, from

Unlock the world of literature with The English Handbook: A Guide to Literary Studies. This essential textbook is meticulously designed to equip literature students with practical and analytical skills vital for success in literary analysis and research. Ideal for beginners and advanced scholars alike, the handbook covers fundamental methods of literary inquiry and enriches your academic journey.

Explore an extensive range of literary theories, from traditional close reading to contemporary critical approaches, including gender, genre, post-structuralism, and post-colonialism. Dive deep into diverse works, from the epic Beowulf to the modernist prose of Margaret Atwood, and appreciate literature through various lenses.

The English Handbook also emphasizes the importance of varied resources, drawing on both print and digital media, making it easier to navigate literary studies in today’s evolving landscape. With an accompanying website featuring chapter summaries, charts, examplars, and additional resources, you'll find your studies supported every step of the way.

Discover the analytical tools and insights that will enhance your understanding of literature and empower your writing skills with this invaluable guide. Perfect for literature courses, research projects, or personal enrichment, The English Handbook stands as a cornerstone resource for enthusiastic learners.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781405183758. Year: 2009. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 360.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405183758
Year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 360


Description:
The English Handbook: A Guide to Literary Studies is a
comprehensive textbook, providing essential practical and
analytical reading and writing skills for literature students at
all levels. With advice and information on fundamental methods of
literary analysis and research, Whitla equips students with the
knowledge and tools essential for advanced literary study.




Includes traditional close reading strategies integrated with
newer critical theory, ranging from gender and genre to
post-structuralism and post-colonialism; with examples from
Beowulf to Atwood, folk ballads to Fugard, and Christopher
Marlowe to Conrad?s Marlow


Draws on a wide range of resources, from print to contemporary
electronic media

Supplies a companion website with chapter summaries, charts,
examples, web links, and suggestions for further study