The third edition of Introduction to English Literary Studies, previously published as Selves and Others, is a guide on how to approach, engage with, and write about literature. Structured into chapters that deal with reading and writing, poetry, narrative, and drama, the book enables students to become successful critical readers of English literature.

The book offers an integrated, progressive introduction to the study of literature in English, creative writing, and literary genres. Critical literacy exercises help students engage with literary concepts and develop their thinking skills. Margin glosses explain difficult terms, while information boxes provide additional contextual information or pose self-reflective questions.

Introduction to English Literary Studies is written for university and university of technology students taking first-year courses in literature and creative writing. It is ideal for both face-to-face and distance education courses.

Features

• An expanded selection of literary extracts from classics such as The Great Gatsby and African fiction like When Rain Clouds Gather, to modern bestsellers such as The Hunger Games
• Academic literacy exercises provide a scaffold for students develop their critical literacy skills
• A 'time to think' feature encourages critical thinking
• A 'time to write' feature provides exercises to enable students to put theory into practice and improve their writing skills.