An introduction to literary studies /
Klarer, Mario, 1962-
An introduction to literary studies / Mario Klarer. - Fourth edition. - Abingdon, Oxon ; Routledge, 2024. - xvi, 213 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
"This fourth revised and expanded edition of An Introduction to Literary Studies builds on the basic structure of the 1999, 2004, and 2013 English editions, as well as on my German text Einführung in die Grundlagen der Literaturwissenschaft: Theorien, Gattungen, Arbeitstechniken (Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 2011)."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"The fourth edition of this classic beginner's guide to literary studies has been fully updated throughout. Mario Klarer offers a concise and accessible discussion of central issues in English and world literature. Starting with the basics of what constitutes a literary text, the book moves through analysis of major genres, major periods, and key theoretical approaches to literature. It also looks at the practicalities of finding and referencing literature and writing a research paper. The expanded new edition has been updated to include: - A wider range of examples from world literature, cinema, and TV series, including Amanda O'Gorman's 'The Hill We Climb' and Phoebe Waller-Bridge's 'Fleabag' - Additional references to contemporary streaming formats - More recent examples, such as Amanda Gorman's 'The Hill We Climb' - Updates to chapters on postcolonial theory, cultural studies, gender, feminism, and queer theory, and new sections on digital humanities ecocriticism literary translations, and paratexts - Extended explanations for traditional genres, e.g., the epic, drama, and poetry - Updated references to the most recent version of the MLA bibliography with more information on secondary material online, use and citation of digital and social media, and guidelines for citing new media formats The detailed glossary ensures the book is accessible to readers of any level, making this an ideal introduction to literary studies that will be of value and use throughout an entire course"--
9780367678289
English literature--History and criticism--Theory, etc.
English literature--Research--Methodology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
American literature--Research--Methodology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
American literature--History and criticism--Theory, etc.
Criticism--Authorship--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Literature--Research--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
PR 21 / .K665 2024
An introduction to literary studies / Mario Klarer. - Fourth edition. - Abingdon, Oxon ; Routledge, 2024. - xvi, 213 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
"This fourth revised and expanded edition of An Introduction to Literary Studies builds on the basic structure of the 1999, 2004, and 2013 English editions, as well as on my German text Einführung in die Grundlagen der Literaturwissenschaft: Theorien, Gattungen, Arbeitstechniken (Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 2011)."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"The fourth edition of this classic beginner's guide to literary studies has been fully updated throughout. Mario Klarer offers a concise and accessible discussion of central issues in English and world literature. Starting with the basics of what constitutes a literary text, the book moves through analysis of major genres, major periods, and key theoretical approaches to literature. It also looks at the practicalities of finding and referencing literature and writing a research paper. The expanded new edition has been updated to include: - A wider range of examples from world literature, cinema, and TV series, including Amanda O'Gorman's 'The Hill We Climb' and Phoebe Waller-Bridge's 'Fleabag' - Additional references to contemporary streaming formats - More recent examples, such as Amanda Gorman's 'The Hill We Climb' - Updates to chapters on postcolonial theory, cultural studies, gender, feminism, and queer theory, and new sections on digital humanities ecocriticism literary translations, and paratexts - Extended explanations for traditional genres, e.g., the epic, drama, and poetry - Updated references to the most recent version of the MLA bibliography with more information on secondary material online, use and citation of digital and social media, and guidelines for citing new media formats The detailed glossary ensures the book is accessible to readers of any level, making this an ideal introduction to literary studies that will be of value and use throughout an entire course"--
9780367678289
English literature--History and criticism--Theory, etc.
English literature--Research--Methodology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
American literature--Research--Methodology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
American literature--History and criticism--Theory, etc.
Criticism--Authorship--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Literature--Research--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
PR 21 / .K665 2024
