A Beginner's Guide to Critical Reading: An Anthology of Literary Texts

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Routledge, 2001 - Literary Criticism - 481 pages
A Beginner's Guide to Critical Reading brings literature to life by combining a rich selection of literary texts with original and lively commentary. Unlike so many introductions to literary studies, it vividly demonstrates how criticism and theory can enhance your own enjoyment and appreciation of literature.
Aimed at AS, A2 and undergraduate students, Richard Jacobs draws a map of English Literature which is fresh and distinctive and which offers guidance to many familiar landmarks. In the process he shows that studying literature can be a source of huge pleasure and interest.

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RICHARD JACOBS, MD, is the chief medical officer and vice president of medical operations for a large health plan in Arizona. His avocation is astronomy, and his astrophotographs have been published in magazines worldwide. Active in Cross Roads Church of the Nazarene, Rich is leader of the prayer ministry, teaches adult Sunday school, and serves on the church board. He and his wife, Sue, have two adult children and live in the Phoenix area.

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