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Like its previous edition, this book provides an accessible introductory guide to some of the most important aspects of literary theory, linking them to more traditional terms and approaches. In doing so, it offers a fuller introduction to a wider range of literary theories, including post-structuralism, post-modernism, New Historicism, post-colonial theory, and theories of sexual identity. Additional theories are revised and extended in this edition with additional illustrative material.

Studying Literature: The Essential Companion is a unique guide for English undergraduates. It combines practical advice on study skills with key information on literary theories and theorists, offering invaluable support throughout any English degree. 'Excellent introduction to the mechanics of degree-level study of literature - very practical.' - Professor M Moran, Brunel University, UK 'Clearly set out and there is likely to be something for everyone in most of the five sections.' - Writing in Education

Studying Poetry is a fun, concise and helpful guide to understanding poetry which is divided into three parts, form and meaning, critical approaches and interpreting poetry, all of which help to illuminate the beauty and validity of poetry using a wide variety of examples, from Dylan Thomas to Bob Dylan.

Consistently praised for its readability and scholarship, Studying the Novel is the ideal undergraduate companion to the study of the novel and shorter fiction. Revised throughout to reflect the profound impact of e-reading and digital resources on the writing, reading, and analysis of fiction, the eighth edition includes a new chapter on popular fiction that covers children’s fiction, horror and the gothic, science fiction, the detective story, the comic novel, and the graphic novel. The chapter on World Literature has been expanded to include sections on fiction and apartheid, and the fiction of disability, and information on electronic resources has been thoroughly updated.Providing a complete guide to the study of prose fiction in one reader-friendly volume, the book covers:- The history and diversity of the novel, from early ancestors to new electronic forms- The novel, the novella, and the short story- Realism, modernism, and postmodernism- Analysing fiction: narrators, character, structure, theme, and dialogue- Popular fiction- Critical approaches to studying the novel- Practical guidance on textual analysis, the choice and use of criticism, electronic resources, and essay writing- Film and TV adaptations, and reading novels in translation- World literatureComprehensive cross-referencing allows readers to locate information quickly. Technical terms and concepts such as ‘perspective and voice’, symbol and image, Free Indirect Discourse, and many others are all explained with the help of examples from a wide range of fictional works. A Glossary provides additional explanations of terms and concepts the student is likely to encounter, and each chapter concludes with a set of study questions.

Consistently praised for its readability and scholarship, Studying the Novel is the ideal undergraduate companion to the study of the novel and shorter fiction. Revised throughout to reflect the profound impact of e-reading and digital resources on the writing, reading, and analysis of fiction, the eighth edition includes a new chapter on popular fiction that covers children’s fiction, horror and the gothic, science fiction, the detective story, the comic novel, and the graphic novel. The chapter on World Literature has been expanded to include sections on fiction and apartheid, and the fiction of disability, and information on electronic resources has been thoroughly updated.Providing a complete guide to the study of prose fiction in one reader-friendly volume, the book covers:- The history and diversity of the novel, from early ancestors to new electronic forms- The novel, the novella, and the short story- Realism, modernism, and postmodernism- Analysing fiction: narrators, character, structure, theme, and dialogue- Popular fiction- Critical approaches to studying the novel- Practical guidance on textual analysis, the choice and use of criticism, electronic resources, and essay writing- Film and TV adaptations, and reading novels in translation- World literatureComprehensive cross-referencing allows readers to locate information quickly. Technical terms and concepts such as ‘perspective and voice’, symbol and image, Free Indirect Discourse, and many others are all explained with the help of examples from a wide range of fictional works. A Glossary provides additional explanations of terms and concepts the student is likely to encounter, and each chapter concludes with a set of study questions.

Now in its seventh edition, Studying the Novel is an authoritative introduction to the study of the novel at undergraduate level. Updated throughout to reflect the profound impact of e-reading and digital resources on the contemporary study of literature, the book also now includes a wider range of international examples to reflect the growing field of world literature.Providing a complete guide to studying the novel in one easy-to-read volume, the book covers:· The form of the novel· The history of the novel, from its earliest days to new electronic forms· Realism, modernism and postmodernism· Analysing fiction: narrative, character, structure, theme and dialogue· Critical approaches to studying the novel· Practical guidance on critical reading, secondary criticism, electronic resources and essay writing· Versions and adaptationsStudying the Novel also includes a number of features to help readers navigate the book and find key information quickly, including chapter summaries throughout, a comprehensive glossary of terms and an historical timeline on the development of the novel, while annotated guides to further reading and discussion questions help students master the topics covered.