Doing English: A Guide for Literature Students Contributor(s): Eaglestone, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138039675 ISBN-13: 9781138039674 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Literary Criticism | Semiotics & Theory |
Dewey: 820.712 |
LCCN: 2017002785 |
Lexile Measure: 1200 |
Series: Doing... |
Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.06" W x 7.81" (0.44 lbs) 178 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Doing English presents the ideas and debates that shape how we 'do' English today, explaining arguments about the value of literature, the canon, Shakespeare, theory, politics and the subject itself. In his lucid and engaging style, Robert Eaglestone:
This popular and classic guide has been fully updated throughout to take account of recent research, educational changes and current events, and it now includes a chapter called 'Why Study English?' - showing how and why the skills taught by English are transferable to a range of careers. This immensely readable book is the ideal introduction to studying English Literature. |