Mastering the Language of Literature

by Malcolm Hebron

Mastering the Language of Literature provides students of English Literature with a clear guide to the linguistic analysis of literary texts. Drawing on modern linguistics and traditional approaches, it shows how the study of language provides valuable tools for literary criticism. Important linguistic concepts are explained, and there are sections on Phonology, Lexis and Syntax, supported by examples from a wide range of texts. The book complements and extends the traditional close reading approach of Practical Criticism, and introduces students to an exciting and fast-growing area of advanced literary studies.

Genres: Language, Nonfiction

200 pages, Paperback

First published February 7, 2004

Reviews

[Michael Prendergast · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this to help me with my university work. It was okay although to be truthful some of it flew over my head but that being said it was an interesting book especially towards the end. The Lexis chapter was worth travelling through the rest of the book.

[Jan Paul · Rating 2 out of 5]

It taught me how to deeply understand the masterpieces and the literary works.