Practical Criticism
Practical Criticism
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Practical criticism underlies everything students of English literature do. This book is a practical, step-by-step guide which shows the student how to gain a sense of what a poem or passage of prose or drama is about, how to analyse it and how to build a successful essay.
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Practical Criticism by Martin Coyle
Practical criticism underlies everything students of English literature do. It is a way of reading the text closely, but with a grasp of the larger issues involved. This book is a practical, step-by-step guide which shows the student how to gain a sense of what a poem or passage of prose or drama is about, how to analyse it and how to build a successful essay. Easy to read and uncluttered by technical vocabulary, it will prove an invaluable resource for any student.
Author John Peck: John Peck is now retired and was formerly Reader in Victorian Literature at Cardiff University, UK. With Martin Coyle he edits the Key Concepts series for Palgrave Macmillan. Author Martin Coyle: Martin Coyle is Professor of English Literature at Cardiff University, UK. With John Peck he edits the Key Concepts series for Palgrave Macmillan.
SKU | Unavailable |
ISBN 13 | 9780333632253 |
ISBN 10 | 0333632257 |
Title | Practical Criticism |
Author | Martin Coyle |
Series | Macmillan Study Skills |
Condition | Unavailable |
Binding Type | Paperback |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Year published | 1995-07-31 |
Number of pages | 232 |
Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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