Ways of Reading is a best-selling textbook for undergraduate students of English Language and English Literature, providing readers with the tools to analyse and interpret the meanings of literary and non-literary texts.


Six sections, comprising twenty five self-contained units, cover:










techniques of analysis and problem-solving







language variation







attributing meaning







poetic uses of language







narrative







drama and performance texts










The book combines the linguistic and literary background to each topic with discussion of examples from books, poems, magazines and online sources, and links those examples to follow-up practical activities and a list of titles for further reading.


This fourth edition has been redesigned and updated throughout, with many fresh examples and exercises. Further reading s