Книги автора Richard Gill
Название: Mastering Shakespeare
Жанр: Palgrave
Год: 1998
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»Mastering Shakespeare» covers in detail the plays set in the National Curriculum through GCSE and A Level to the major elements of Shakespearean drama studied in further education courses. The book is divided into sections that deal with comedy, tragedy and history. Also included are detailed sections on the most popular plays in the theatre and in the examination room. The text deals with the basic themes of Shakespeare, the kinds of characters he created, the stories he was attracted to, and the ways in which the plays work out on stage. Among the plays studied are «A Midsummer Night's Dream», «Merchant of Venice», «Julius Caesar», «Romeo and Juliet» and «Hamlet».
Название: Mastering the Novels of Jane Austen
Жанр: Palgrave
Год: 2002
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Mastering the Novels of Jane Austen is the ideal companion for anyone studying the works of this endearing literary figure. An engaging account of the six most-read Austen novels, this book captures the imagination with its fresh and lively approach. — Provides a detailed critique of Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, and Persuasion — Links the significance of the works from the past to the present day in the light of contemporary attitudes to women, tradition, and innovation — Explores the influence of art, architecture, music, literature, theology, philosophy, history and politics in the novels — Discusses both traditional and contemporary literary theory, and examines Austen's use of wit and irony, and the nuances of her vocabulary If you are looking for a book that will entertain, challenge, and illuminate your understanding of Jane Austen, this is it! A must-have guide for anyone preparing for exams or looking to gain the maximum satisfaction from their reading of the novels of this much-loved author.
Название: Mastering English literature
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2006
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The third edition of this leading text provides a comprehensive guide to literary study. Emphasis has been placed on contextualizing literature and this updated version takes these changes into account by incorporating more material on historical and cultural contexts as well as in-depth discussions on novels, drama and poetry.
