An Introduction to Literary Studies

In this classic beginner's guide to English literature, Mario Klarer offers a concise and accessible discussion of central issues in the study of literary texts, looking at:

-definitions of key terms such as literature and text
-the genres of fiction, poetry, drama, and film
-periods and classifications of literature
-theoretical approaches to texts
-the use of secondary resources
-guidelines for writing research essays

The new and expanded edition is fully updated to include:

-a wider range of textual examples from world literature
-additional references to contemporary cinema, a section on comparative literature
-an extended survey of literary periods and genres
-recent changes in MLA guidelines
-information on state-of-the-art citation management software
-the use and abuse of online resources.

The book also features suggestions for further reading as well as an extensive glossary of key terms.