Close reading is an essential skill that literature students continue to develop across the full length of their studies. This book, now in its second edition, is a complete guide to this foundational practice, providing an effective first principles methodology that can be used for poetry, novels, drama, and beyond.
Offering model close readings of classic works of literature, including Hamlet, The Great Gatsby and Beloved, David Greenham presents a unique, contextual approach to close reading, while addressing key questions such as:
The second edition of Close Reading: The Basics is carefully formulated to bring together reading pleasure and analytic techniques that will engage the student of literature and enhance their reading experience.
| ISBN: | 9781032817347 |
| Publication date: | 5th November 2025 |
| Author: | David Greenham |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 214 pages |
| Series: | The Basics |
| Genres: |
Literary theory Literary studies: plays and playwrights Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers |
Close reading is an essential skill that literature students continue to develop across the full length of their studies. This book, now in its second edition, is a complete guide to this foundational practice, providing an effective first principles methodology that can be used for poetry, novels, drama, and beyond.Offering model close readings of classic works of literature, including Hamlet, The Great Gatsby and Beloved, David Greenham presents a unique, contextual approach to close reading, while addressing key questions such as: What is close reading?
Close Reading features in the following genres: Literary theory, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers
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Close Reading was written by David Greenham and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Close Reading has 214 pages
Yes it is part of The Basics series
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