The Wiley Guide to Writing Essays About Literature

by Paul Headrick

This outstanding practical guide to writing analytical essays on literature develops interpretive skills through focused exercises and modeled examples. The program is tailored to meet the specific needs of beginning undergraduates.

Features unique, detailed guidance on paragraph structure Includes sample essays throughout to model each stage of the essay-writing process Focused exercises develop the techniques outlined in each chapter Dedicated checklists enable quick, accurate assessment by teachers and students Enhanced glossary with advice on usage added to core definitions

Genres: Nonfiction

209 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Paul Headrick lives in Vancouver with his partner, novelist Heather Burt. Paul is the author of a novel, That Tune Clutches My Heart, a short story collection, The Doctrine of Affections, and a textbook, The Wiley Guide to Writing Essays about Literature (Canadian version: A Method for Writing Essays about Literature).

Reviews

[Xinmei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant brilliant book! I have leafed through five or six books on the topic before picking this one to read. If you are new to writing literary analysis, this book is a VERY good start. It is extremely clear and short as well!

[Brex (Bookosaurus_Rex) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paul's method for writing literary essays helped me tremendously throughout my uni years. His method doesn't only apply to literary essays either.

At first, I was wary of the systematic way in which he insisted that we write, but it was one of the most valuable lessons I've ever had.

This is recommended for English teachers as well as anyone who'd like to tidy up their writing skills. Flare and creativity are important of course, but learning how to organize thoughts is something that cannot be overlooked either.