A Beginner's Guide to Critical Reading

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.