Understanding Literature by Robin Mayhead (English) Paperback Book

Description: Understanding Literature by Robin Mayhead In this book, originally published in 1965, Mr Mayhead gives an introduction to the reading and study of English literature. It is not an historical summary, but an attempt to say why literature is important, how it works, and how it can be approached. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this book, originally published in 1965, Mr Mayhead provided a companion to Professor Ludowyks Understanding Shakespeare. It is an introduction to the reading and study of English literature: not an historical summary, but an attempt to say why literature is important, how it works, and how it can be approached, in the hope that this would lead to understanding and enjoyment as well as examination success. The first chapter treats literature as the source and guardian of the vitality of the language, and as an important means of extending our own experience. The second chapter faces the great bugbear of background knowledge - so daunting to the non-English reader, and even to the English. Then Mr Mayhead approaches the various literary minds, always working through detailed analyses. There are chapters on novels, how they work, what they do, and how to grasp the novelists central purpose, and also two chapters on poetry. Table of Contents Part I: 1. Why study literature?; 2. Literature and personal experience; 3. A story in verse; Part II: 4. The novel; 5. Seeing a novel as a whole; Part III: 6. The elements of poetry; 7. Poets in perspective; Index. Promotional Originally published in 1965, this book is an introduction to the reading and study of English literature. Promotional "Headline" Originally published in 1965, this book is an introduction to the reading and study of English literature. Description for Bookstore In this book, originally published in 1965, Mr Mayhead gives an introduction to the reading and study of English literature. It is not an historical summary, but an attempt to say why literature is important, how it works, and how it can be approached. Description for Library In this book, originally published in 1965, Mr Mayhead gives an introduction to the reading and study of English literature. It is not an historical summary, but an attempt to say why literature is important, how it works, and how it can be approached. Details ISBN0521092825 Author Robin Mayhead Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 1965 ISBN-10 0521092825 ISBN-13 9780521092821 Format Paperback Publication Date 1965-01-01 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title UNDERSTANDING LITERATURE Language English Media Book Pages 196 DEWEY 820.9 DOI 10.1604/9780521092821 UK Release Date 1965-01-01 AU Release Date 1965-01-01 NZ Release Date 1965-01-01 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91379804;

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