Exploring the evolution of English-language literature from the medieval era to today, this book delves into key literary forms and genres. It examines the interplay between literature and various academic disciplines, alongside discussions of literary theory. Additionally, it provides guidance on researching topics and crafting academic papers, making it a comprehensive resource for students and scholars alike.
La 4e de couv. porte : "Studying literature in english is an accessible guide for literature students around the world. This book : - grounds literature and the study of literature throughout by referencing a selection of well-known novels, plays and poems; - examines the central questions that readers ask when confronting literary texts, and shows how these make literary theory meaningful and necessary; - links british, american and postcolonial literature into a coherent whole; - discusses film as literature and provides the basic conceptual tools in order to study film within a literary framework; - places particular emphasis on interdisciplinarity by examining the connections between the study of literature and other disciplines; - provides an annotated list of further reading. From principal literary genres, periods and theory, to strategies for reading, research and essay-writing, Dominic Rainsford provides an engaging introduction to the most important aspects of studying literature in English."