Beginner's Guide to Critical Reading An Anthology of Literary Texts

A Beginner's Guide to Critical Reading brings literature to life by combining a rich selection of literary texts with genuinely original and lively commentary. Unlike so many introductions to literary studies, this is a book which vividly demonstrates how criticism and theory can actually enhance your own enjoyment and appreciation of literature. Richard Jacobs manages to draw a map of English Literature which is fresh and distinctive and which offers stimulating guidance to many familiar landmarks. In the process he shows that studying literature can be a source of huge pleasure and interest. Written with freshness, insight and humour, this guide will prove invaluable on your literary and critical journeys.Jacobs, Richard is the author of 'Beginner's Guide to Critical Reading An Anthology of Literary Texts' with ISBN 9780415234689 and ISBN 0415234689.