Books for Introduction to Literary Studies Courses

Poetry: The Basics

2nd Edition

By Jeffrey Wainwright

Series: The Basics

Now in its second edition, Poetry: The Basics demystifies the traditions and forms of the world of poetry for all those who find it daunting or bewildering. Covering a wide range of poetic voices from Chaucer to children's rhymes, song lyrics and the words of contemporary poets, this book will help...

Published February 17th 2011 by Routledge

The History of Reading

Edited by Shafquat Towheed, Rosalind Crone, Katie Halsey

Series: Routledge Literature Readers

The History of Reading offers an engaging, accessible overview from the rise of literacy through to the current trend of ‘book clubs’. Divided into seven sections, each with a useful introduction, this Reader: summarises the main debates and perspectives shaping the field introduces key...

Published July 29th 2010 by Routledge

The Handbook to Literary Research

2nd Edition

Edited by Delia da Sousa Correa, W. R. Owens

The Handbook to Literary Research is a practical guide for students embarking on postgraduate work in Literary Studies. It introduces and explains research techniques, methodologies and approaches to information resources, paying careful attention to the differences between countries and...

Published August 19th 2009 by Routledge

Doing English

3rd Edition

By Robert Eaglestone

Series: Doing... Series

'Exactly what students need.' – Times Education Supplement ‘Excellent […] Thought-provoking and accessible.' – The English and Media Magazine 'Doing English does English proud ... This is essential reading for students intending to study English to degree level – and for all those...

Published June 21st 2009 by Routledge

An Introduction to Narratology

By Monika Fludernik

An Introduction to Narratology is an accessible, practical guide to narratological theory and terminology and its application to literature. In this book, Monika Fludernik outlines: the key concepts of style, metaphor and metonymy, and the history of narrative forms narratological approaches...

Published February 15th 2009 by Routledge

The Language and Literature Reader

Edited by Ronald Carter, Peter Stockwell

The Language and Literature Reader is an invaluable resource for students of English literature, language, and linguistics. Bringing together the most significant work in the field with integrated editorial material, this Reader is a structured and accessible tool for the student and scholar....

Published April 6th 2008 by Routledge

The Book History Reader

2nd Edition

Edited by David Finkelstein, Alistair McCleery

Following on from the widely successful first volume, this second edition has been updated and expanded to create an essential collection of writings examining different aspects of the history of books and print culture. Arranged in thematic sections, bringing together a wide range of contributors,...

Published October 23rd 2006 by Routledge