Principles and Method in the Study of English Literature [Paperback]

First published in 1919, this book was written to provide an accessible guide to the process of studying English literature.First published in 1919, this book was written to provide an accessible guide to the process of studying English literature. The text attempts 'to describe and illustrate methods of study that follow naturally from the logical and psychological principles on which the teaching of English literature should be based'.First published in 1919, this book was written to provide an accessible guide to the process of studying English literature. The text attempts 'to describe and illustrate methods of study that follow naturally from the logical and psychological principles on which the teaching of English literature should be based'.First published in 1919, as the second edition of a 1908 original, this book was written to provide an accessible guide to the process of studying English literature. Aimed chiefly at teachers in secondary and continuation schools, the text attempts 'to describe and illustrate methods of study that follow naturally from the logical and psychological principles on which the teaching of English literature should be based'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English literature and the history of education.1. The logical and psychological basis of literary study in schools; 2. General method; 3. The study of fiction; 4. Study of the essay; 5. The study of lyric poetry; 6. The study of drama; 7. The study of narrative poetry; 8. The study of speeches; 9. The descriptive touch and imagery in the teaching of literature; 10. Reading aloud and literary appreciation; 11. Suggestions for a course of study, with special reference to advanced courses; Index.