{"product_id":"9781032817347-close-reading-the-basics","title":"Close Reading: The Basics","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose reading is an essential skill that literature students develop across the full length of their studies. This book, now in its second edition, is a complete guide to this foundational practice, offering model close readings of classic works of literature to provide an effective methodology for poetry, novels, drama, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering model close readings of classic works of literature, including \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBeloved\u003c\/em\u003e, David Greenham presents a unique, contextual approach to close reading, while addressing key questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is close reading?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the importance of the relationships between words?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can close reading enhance reading pleasure?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there a method of close reading that works for all literary genres?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can close reading unlock complexity?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does the practice of close reading relate to contemporary theoretical, critical and political concerns?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of \u003ci\u003eClose Reading: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is carefully formulated to bring together reading pleasure and analytic techniques that will engage the student of literature and enhance their reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56792637604214,"sku":"9781032817347","price":24.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_38971833_8df788a4-e586-4e2b-9c2a-f66da1810dd5.jpg?v=1765420241","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781032817347-close-reading-the-basics","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}