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Now in its seventh edition, Studying the Novel is an authoritative introduction to the study of the novel at undergraduate level. Updated throughout to reflect the profound impact of e-reading and digital resources on the contemporary study of literature, the book also now includes a wider range of international examples to reflect the growing field of world literature.
Providing a complete guide to studying the novel in one easy-to-read volume, the book covers:
* The form of the novel
* The history of the novel, from its earliest days to new electronic forms
* Realism, modernism and postmodernism
* Analysing fiction: narrative, character, structure, theme and dialogue
* Critical approaches to studying the novel
* Practical guidance on critical reading, secondary criticism, electronic resources and essay writing
* Versions and adaptations
Studying the Novel also includes a number of features to help readers navigate the book and find key information quickly, including chapter summaries throughout, a comprehensive glossary of terms and an historical timeline on the development of the novel, while annotated guides to further reading and discussion questions help students master the topics covered.
Providing a complete guide to studying the novel in one easy-to-read volume, the book covers:
* The form of the novel
* The history of the novel, from its earliest days to new electronic forms
* Realism, modernism and postmodernism
* Analysing fiction: narrative, character, structure, theme and dialogue
* Critical approaches to studying the novel
* Practical guidance on critical reading, secondary criticism, electronic resources and essay writing
* Versions and adaptations
Studying the Novel also includes a number of features to help readers navigate the book and find key information quickly, including chapter summaries throughout, a comprehensive glossary of terms and an historical timeline on the development of the novel, while annotated guides to further reading and discussion questions help students master the topics covered.
Designed to accompany students throughout the whole of their English degree, this is a one-stop reference for all the information they need, both on their subject and on the best way to go about studying it. Combining a concise glossary of critical terms and theories, a guide to literary theorists, and a study skills guide in one, the companion is written with an awareness of the needs of students today, and seeks to blend academic rigour with practical information. The book is split into 5 main sections: A study guide takes the student through reading a text, preparing for courses, getting the most out of seminars and lectures, making presentations, finding and using secondary material, writing essays, and taking exams. Section 2 provides a guide to the use of electronic media - offering advice on finding information online, downloading texts and criticism, joining web and email discussion groups, and using online bibliographies. Section 3 is an introduction to literary theories and approaches. There is also a glossary of terms and a bibliographical section containing critical profiles of the key modern theorists.