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- Book Synopsis
- Studying Literature: The Essential Companionis a unique guide for English undergraduates. Designed to accompany you throughout the whole of your English degree, this is a one-stop reference for all the information you need, both on the subject and the best way to study it. Combining a study skills guide, a section on digital resources, a guide to literary theories and theorists and a glossary of literary terms, the companion blends academic rigour with vital practical information. The book is split into 5 main sections: Section 1: Study guide - takes the student through reading a text, preparing for courses, getting the most out of seminars and lectures, making presentations, finding and using secondary material, writing essays and taking exams.Section 2: Digital resources - provides a guide to the use of electronic media offering advice on finding information online, downloading texts and criticism, joining discussion groups and using online bibliographies.Section 3: Literary theory - an introduction to literary theories and approaches.Section 4: Literary theorists - critical profiles of the main literary theorists.Section 5: Glossary of literary and theoretical terms - ensures students understand essential terminology for literary analysis. This second edition has been fully updated with particular emphasis on Section 2: Digital resources. New theories and theorists have also been added, for example, ecocriticism, as well as an index for ease of reference. Studying Literature: The Essential Companionprovides you with the tools you need to engage with and enjoy English, ultimately ensuring exam confidence and success.
- About The Author
- Jeremy Hawthorn is Professor of British Literature, Paul Goring is Professor of British Literature and Domhnall Mitchell is Professor of American Literature. All three are at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780340985120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Hodder Education, (02 August 2010)
- Number of Pages
- 470
- Weight
- 750 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 156 x 37 mm
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