An Introduction to Literary Studies

by Mario Klarer

In this volume, Mario Klarer provides the essential beginner's guide to English literary studies. Offering a concise, easy-to-understand discussion of central issues in the study of literary texts, looking Klarer has fully updated the highly successful first edition to provide greater guidance for online research and to reflect recent changes to MLA guidelines for referencing and quoting sources. He concludes with suggestions for further reading and an extensive glossary of important literary and cinematic terms.

Genres: Nonfiction, Literary Criticism, Academic

172 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Lucy Dechen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bro just name drops theory like that is supposed to help me... A literary theory book is not meant to fit in my pocket ffs

[Paulina Pochopień · Rating 5 out of 5]

The above proved to be the most useful publication on literary theory I've ever read. Terms or definitions are followed by examples from various literary works and the author's style is not too complicated, which surely facilitates learning and helps to understand some basic concepts of literary criticism.

[Manzil Koley · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's meant for beginners and will say it's good for beginners...!

[Selina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for anyone new to literature to get a good overview of what literary studies involve. It introduces the main genres of novel, poetry, drama and film, and how literary approach apply to each genre. There is a short chapter on the key periods of English and American literature. The main literary theories oriented to text, author, reader and context are also included. As it is under 200 pages, you can't except much depth to be covered, but it gives a very concise introduction to the subject area.

[Katie]

So when he says 'introduction,' he's not kidding. This would, I suppose, be helpful if I was actually studying literature at an introductory level, but I'm not. It's kind of a handy reference, though. It even has a glossary.

[Selvy Silalahi]

I am realy want to read this book, because this book can help my duty

[Annie Siby · Rating 2 out of 5]

oh this little bitch

[Hoàng Nguyễn Ngọc Giang · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-written book