Literary Terms and Criticism
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
This third edition, which contains updated material, additional discussion of critical terms and approaches and a revised further reading list, is a guide to the study of English literature.
John Peck Bücher
John Mason Peck war ein Abolitionist und Baptistenmissionar an der westlichen Grenze der Vereinigten Staaten. Seine Arbeit konzentrierte sich auf die Gründung von Kirchen und Bildungseinrichtungen, die den sich entwickelnden Gemeinden dienten. Er war maßgeblich an der Gründung mehrerer Baptistenorganisationen beteiligt, die religiöse und bildungspolitische Bestrebungen im Westen unterstützten. Pecks Engagement für die Verbreitung des Christentums und der Bildung prägte die religiöse Landschaft des frühen amerikanischen Westens.
A Brief History of English Literature provides a lively introductory guide to English literature from Beowulf to the present day. The authors write in their characteristically lucid style which enables the reader to engage fully with the narrative and easily understand the texts in relation to the social, political and cultural contexts in which they were written. A masterpiece of clarity and compression, this book is a must have for anyone interested in the history of literature from the British Isles.
Palgrave Study Guides: The Student's Guide to Writing
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling - Second Edition
- 176 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Here, at last, is the guide that shows school, college and university students how they can improve their essay-writing skills and their command of spelling, punctuation and grammar. Throughout the emphasis is upon clear guidelines and clear explanations of how to master all aspects of writing. Carefully designed both for students who have never been taught any grammar and for those who need reminding of the basic rules of English, this is set to become one of the indispensable reference works on every student's desk.