A Practical Introduction To Literary Study - Brossura

Brown, James S.; Yarbrough, Scott D.

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ISBN 10: 0130947865 ISBN 13: 9780130947864

Casa editrice: Longman Pub Group, 2004

Riassunto

This brief, practical book addresses how and why people read literature, and then shows different ways of thinking about the literature they are reading¿teaching users to read critically and analytically, to write thoughtful and concise papers of literary analysis, and to perform competent literary research. KEY TOPICS: The book¿s comprehensive coverage offers a detailed description of practical research methods, an understanding of criticism and how to use it in papers, and a complete section on MLA documentation. The main topics address: what is literature and what is critical thinking?; reading critically; understanding literary language; explication and analysis; and secondary sources, research, and critical theory. MARKET: For those new to literary study.

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A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDY is a brief guide designed for any literature course. Written to be useful and accessible, this text focuses on critical reading with a concentration on the literary canon. The text also introduces you to the tools, terms, and methods you need for discussing literature and incorporating critical thinking into your writing. It will guide you through the research process from beginning to end.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Longman Pub Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0130947865
• ISBN 13: 9780130947864
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 342
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Pearson; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; Italia