An Introduction to the Study of English Literature / Pravin S R Bhatia

1. Ways of studying literature;
2. The study of poetry;
3. Types of poetry;
4. Forms of stanza;
5. Schools and movements;
6. The dramaticart;
7. Types of drama;
8. Dramatic devices;
9. Origins of the english drama;
10. Plays of shakespeare;
11. The essay;
12. The novel;
13. The short story;
14. Biography and autobiography;
15. Criticism;
16. Style;
17. Definitions of important literary terms used in the book;
18. Phase in history in history of english literature;

English Literature is like a captivating tapestry into which are skilfully woven the intricate strands of the works of an impressive array of creative geniuses such as Shakespeare, Milton, Chaucer, Wordsworth, Shelly, Keats and T. S. Eliot (a name a few). Although one enjoys reading novels, plays, poetry and other form of literature, one may not really know in depth the different genres of writing and the subtleties and nuances pertaining to each game.