Short, Mick
Exploring the Language of Poems, Plays and Prose (Learning About Language)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780582291300
- author:
- Short, Mick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Longman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 399
- Genre:
- Literary theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Exploring the Language of Poems, Plays and Prose by Mick Short provides a clear introduction to stylistic analysis, covering poetry, drama, and prose fiction in depth. This accessible guide examines how readers interact with literary works, understanding and responding to their meanings and effects. Short's approach is designed to be applied easily to other texts in English and beyond, making this volume a valuable resource for undergraduate students and advanced scholars alike. The book includes detailed analysis of each genre, exercises to develop ideas further, and suggestions for additional readings. A useful feature is the series of checksheets of style features to look for when analysing texts. This study will be relevant to anyone interested in understanding literary texts and developing their analytical skills.
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