How Literature Works: 50 Key Concepts, (Paperback)

from LynnB

This book consists of 50 short essays on various devices in literature or literary criticism. I found that some of the essays may have been too short -- I'm not sure I understand some of the concepts he described!

from SamSattler

John Sutherland's "How Literature Works: 50 Key Concepts" is a reader-friendly summation of literary theory that few avid readers will be able to resist. Each of Sutherland's concepts is presented in a concise, four-page essay formatted to highlight its main points for the quick reference of read...

from KevinKLF

I'm not that into literature but I understand the need to know more to make reading more meaningful. I like this book because it is simple and easy to understand because of the way the author explains his topics. I'm sure there are more concepts but 50 is a good place to find your footing.

from KevinKLF

I'm not that into literature but I understand the need to know more to make reading more meaningful. I like this book because it is simple and easy to understand because of the way the author explains his topics. I'm sure there are more concepts but 50 is a good place to find your footing.