The Handbook to Literary Research

by Delia da Sousa Correa (Editor), W.R. Owens (Editor)

The Handbook to Literary Research is a practical guide for students embarking on postgraduate work in Literary Studies. It introduces and explains research techniques, methodologies and approaches to information resources, paying careful attention to the differences between countries and institutions, and providing a range of key examples.

This fully updated second edition is divided into five sections which cover:





tools of the trade - a brand new chapter outlining how to make the most of literary resources textual scholarship and book history - explains key concepts and variations in editing, publishing and bibliography issues and approaches in literary research - presents a critical overview of theoretical approaches essential to literary studies the dissertation - demonstrates how to approach, plan and write this important research exercise glossary - provides comprehensive explanations of key terms, and a checklist of resources.


Packed with useful tips and exercises and written by scholars with extensive experience as teachers and researchers in the field, this volume is the ideal Handbook for those beginning postgraduate research in literature.

Genres: Literature, Academic, Reference

270 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1999

Reviews

[Mira · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, I don't hate the book... but I don’t love it either!
The HB is pretty good in offering a lot of dry info in a comprehensible way, especially chapters written by Owens and Elliott, and especially when compared to other books, like Greetham's.

But, why, just why is Gupta so bloody indecipherable! I felt like I was reading the Rosetta stone when I was reading them! That's how meaningless they were to me...

Also, why are the chapters about research and writing papers and such are put at the end?

So, all in all, it's a useful book, but I'm hoping one day they will rewrite the chapters about the institutionalisation of the English Department and Theory, in a way that's more understandable to, well, people!

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fills you in on everything - and is one of the set texts for the open university MA so read up with this book if you're studying that. Set out in quite an easy to follow style and very informative (my copy is absolutely covered in post-its to remind me of bits that I think will proove useful to my studies). Has loads of easy to follow reference aids at the back and a big glossary of all the terms and abbreviations that might not make sense at first glance.ò

[Robert Day · Rating 3 out of 5]

Marvellous if you're doing a research degree.
Rather a grind if you're not.
I'm not.

[Wiam Najjar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read and very useful for postgraduate students

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to the resources needed by undergrads for more in-depth work in literature.