Woolf's to the Lighthouse: A Reader's Guide - Couverture rigide

Winston, Dr Janet

 
9780826495822: Woolf's to the Lighthouse: A Reader's Guide
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ISBN 10 : 0826495826 ISBN 13 : 9780826495822
Editeur : Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., 2009

Synopsis

This is a concise and authoritative guide to Virginia Woolf's classic text "To the Lighthouse" (1927), including a brief plot summary and introduction to characters and a guide to critical reception. "To the Lighthouse" is one of Virginia Woolf's most widely read and commonly studied novels. Offering an authoritative, up-to-date guide for students, this guide introduces its context, language, themes, criticism and afterlife, leading students to a more sophisticated understanding of the text. It is the ideal companion to reading and studying the novel, setting "To the Lighthouse" in its historical, intellectual and cultural contexts, offering analyses of its themes, style and structure, providing exemplary close readings, presenting an up-to-date account of its critical reception. The book also includes a brief plot summary and guide to characters to enable students to progress quickly from early concerns about what is happening in the novel. It includes points for discussion, suggestions for further study and an annotated guide to relevant reading. "Continuum Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.

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À propos de l?auteur

Janet Winston is Associate Professor in the Department of English at Humboldt State University, USA.

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Éditeur
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0826495826
ISBN 13 
9780826495822
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
160
Coordonnées du fabricant
Buchpark GmbH
https://www.buchpark.de

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9780826495839: Woolf's To The Lighthouse

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0826495834 ISBN 13 :  9780826495839
Editeur : Continuum, 2009
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