Introduction to Literary Studies

By Mario Klarer

Language Arts & Disciplines | Literary Criticism : Regional, Ethnic, Genre, Specific Subject

Routledge
Publication date: March 2004

ISBN: 9780203414040

Digital Book format: PDF (Adobe DRM)

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In this volume, Mario Klarer provides the essential beginner's guide to literary studies.He offers a concise, easy-to-understand discussion of central issues in the study of literary texts, looking at: *Definitions of key terms such as 'literature' and 'text'*Major genres, such as fiction, poetry, drama and film*Periods and classifications of literature*Theoretical approaches to textsThe use of secondary resources*Guidelines for writing research essays.Klarer has fully updated the highly successful first edition of "An Introduction to Literary Studies" to provide greater guidance for online research and to reflect recent changes to MLA guidelines for referencing and quoting sources. His invaluable text concludes with suggestions for further reading and an extensive glossary of important literary and cinematic terms.