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One of the best Introductorty Booklet for Literature in English Language.Very attractive and student friendly format. Summary the old english map useful information to study literature analysing fiction / Literary terms what is literature? Forms of literature Poetry Drama Essays Prose fiction Other prose literature Genres of literature Literary genre Subgenres Important terms for poetry A brief history of the english language history and Structure of the English Language General Considerations Origins and Basic Characteristics Characteristics of Modern English Phonology Historical Background Vocabulary Old English Middle English the history of England from the Norman invasion encapsulates all the major trends of the times the Norman Kings Henry Ii magna Carta Edward I the 1300’s the Lancasters the Wars of the Roses Literary periods of british and american literature ‐ Summary periods of British Literature Literary Periods of American Literature Introduction to british literature bibliography.
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British Literature & American Literature
BY LEILA BORGES
SUMMARY THE OLD ENGLISH MAP..............................................................................................................................6 USEFUL INFORMATION TO STUDY LITERATURE ........................................................................................8 Taking Notes ..........................................................................................................................................8 Essay Planning......................................................................................................................................10 Case against censorship.......................................................................................................................11 Case for censorship..............................................................................................................................11 How to Summarize...............................................................................................................................11 Some extra tips ....................................................................................................................................13 Qualities of a character........................................................................................................................14 Author’s tone .......................................................................................................................................15 ANALYSING FICTION / LITERARY TERMS..................................................................................................17 WHAT IS LITERATURE?.............................................................................................................................18 Literary dictionary................................................................................................................................18 Forms of literature...............................................................................................................................18 Poetry...............................................................................................................................................18 Drama...............................................................................................................................................19 Essays ...............................................................................................................................................19 Prose fiction ...........................................................................................................