Download or read book How to Begin Studying English Literature written by Nicholas Marsh and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Begin Studying English Literature has established itself as one of the most successful and popular introductory student guides in the field. This fourth edition has been fully revised and expanded throughout, and now includes more examples and commentary on texts as well as a third essay-writing chapter, tackling critics and context. This book shows the reader how to approach novels, plays and poems, featuring chapters on themes, characters, structure, style, irony and analysis. In addition, sections on revision, exams and further development of study skills make this book an invaluable companion for anyone beginning to study English literature.