Charlotte Bronte: The Novels

by Mike Edwards

Overview

A practical approach to Charlotte Brontë's best- known novels, which shows how coherent criticism can be evolved from close reading. The intention is to help students develop skills in practical criticism and encourage them to follow through their ideas. The major part of the book contains worked examples, with detailed guidance and suggestions for further work which will be useful for both teachers and students. There is additional material on Brontë's background, and on critical views of her work. The novels covered are Jane Eyre, Shirley and Vilette.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333747797
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/16/1999
Series:	Analysing Texts , #40
Edition description:	1999
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.55(d)

About the Author

MIKE EDWARDS is a retired Lecturer of English. His last post was Senior Lecturer in English and Head of Humanities at Crosskeys College, Gwent.
MIKE EDWARDS is a retired Lecturer of English. His last post was Senior Lecturer in English and Head of Humanities at Crosskeys College, Gwent.

Table of Contents

PART ONE
Narrative Methods
Methods of Characterization
The Use of Setting
The Theme of Religion
The Social Position of Women
Psychological Dramatization
Conclusions: the Endings of the Novels
PART TWO
Charlotte Brontë's Life and Work
The Context of her Novels
Three Critical Approaches to her Work
Further Reading
Index.

Editorial Reviews

Uses detailed analysis of extracts from the novels of Charlotte Bront<:e> to show how common-sense approaches can be used to reach into different layers of meaning in her writing. Readers are encouraged to participate in analysis, have confidence in their own responses, and explore creatively the unique blend of realism and fantasy underlying the psychological power of her novels. Novels examined are , , and . Includes a section on Bront<:e>'s life and work, and a comparison of major critical views. Edwards recently taught English at Crosskeys College, UK. Paper edition $19.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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