Charlotte Bronte: The Novels

ISBN-13: 9780333747797 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 240 str.

Mike Edwards

Opis

A practical approach to Charlotte Bronte's best- known novels, which shows how coherent criticism can be evolved from close reading. The intention is to help students develop skills in practical criticism and encourage them to follow through their ideas. The major part of the book contains worked examples, with detailed guidance and suggestions for further work which will be useful for both teachers and students. There is additional material on Bronte's background, and on critical views of her work. The novels covered are Jane Eyre, Shirley and Vilette.

Spis treści

PART ONE.- Narrative Methods.- Methods of Characterization.- The Use of Setting.- The Theme of Religion.- The Social Position of Women.- Psychological Dramatization.- Conclusions: the Endings of the Novels.- PART TWO.- Charlotte Brontë's Life and Work.- The Context of her Novels.- Three Critical Approaches to her Work.- Further Reading.- Index.

O autorze

MIKE EDWARDS is a retired Lecturer of English. His last post was Senior Lecturer in English and Head of Humanities at Crosskeys College, Gwent.