Product Description

Using a wide range of twentieth century literary prose, this book provides an `interactive' introduction to the techniques of stylistic analysis. A genuinely `student-friendly' text and an invaluable tool for beginning students.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #163161 in Books
• Published on: 1995-12-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From the Back Cover
Using a wide range of twentieth-century literary prose, Laura Wright and Jonathan Hope provide an `interactive' introduction to the techniques of stylistic analysis. Divided up into five sections; the noun phrase, the verb phrase, the clause, text structure and vocabulary, the book also provides an introduction to the basics of descriptive grammar for beginning students. Presumes no prior linguistic knowledge. Provides a comprehensive glossary of terms. Adaptable: designed to be used in a variety ofclassroom contexts. Introduces students to an enormous range of twentieth-century literature. A practical coursebook rather than a survey account of stylistics as a discipline, the book provides over forty opportunities for hands-on stylistic analysis. For each linguistic feature under discussion the reader is offered a definition, a text for analysis, exercises and tasks, in addition to a suggested solution. Stylistics: A Practical Coursebook is genuinely `student friendly'. It will be an invaluable tool for all beginning undergraduates and A-level students of language and literature.

Customer Reviews

Great Study Aid
This book has helped me understand stylistics in its true context, clear and concise I would recommend it to any student who is new to linguistics. A really helpful book.