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The English Handbook
A Guide to Literary Studies

"A marvellously useful book, one that I would recommend fervently for any gateway class introducing students to the theory and practice of literary criticism".
Peter C. Herman, San Diego State University

"[This book] combines introductory material on the process of reading and literary interpretation with discussions of genre, poetics, library research, and introductory literary theory ... a valuable tool for students who are just beginning to think about how best to interpret literature, as well as the teachers who are striving to present the diverse field of literature to the students."

Cindy Weinstein, California Institute of Technology

William Whitla (Author)

9781405183758, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 4 September 2009

360 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm, 0.553 kg

“It would certainly be helpful to students to have multiple copies available in their academic libraries.”  (Reference Reviews, 2012)

 

The English Handbook: A Guide to Literary Studies is a comprehensive textbook, providing essential practical and analytical reading and writing skills for literature students at all levels.

With advice and information on fundamental methods of literary analysis and research, Whitla equips students with the knowledge and tools essential for advanced literary study.

  • Includes traditional close reading strategies integrated with newer critical theory, ranging from gender and genre to post-structuralism and post-colonialism; with examples from Beowulf to Atwood, folk ballads to Fugard, and Christopher Marlowe to Conrad’s Marlow
  • Draws on a wide range of resources, from print to contemporary electronic media
  • Supplies a companion website with chapter summaries, charts, examples, web links, and suggestions for further study

Part I. Introduction

1. What is English and What is Literature?

Part II. Foundational Skills

2. Reading English: From Opening a Book to Critical Analysis

3. Library Research and Scholarly Method

4. Writing in English Studies

Part III. The Major Genres

5. Drama

6. Prose Fiction

7. Poetry

Part IV. Theory

8. Language and Literary Studies

9. Recent Critical Practice

10. The Politics of Reading: Gender, Class, and Ethnicity

Subject Areas: Language: reference & general [CB]
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