Introduction
What Is Literature?
Types of Literature
The Pleasure of Reading Literature
The Basic Approaches to the Study of Literature
Understanding the Theme of Literary Works
Part 1Fiction
Chapter 1An Overview
Chapter 2Types of Fiction
Short Fiction and Long Fiction
The Short Novel
Chapter 3Reading Stories: the Basic Approaches
Chapter 4Elements of Fiction
Plot
Character
Point of View
Setting
Language and Style
Imagery
Symbol and Irony
Allegory
Theme
Part 2Poetry
Chapter 5An Overview
Chapter 6Types of Poetry
Narrative Poetry
Lyric Poetry
Chapter 7Reading Poetry: the Basic Approaches
Chapter 8Elements of Poetry
Voice: Speaker and Tone
Word Choice (Diction)
Word Order
Imagery
Figures of Speech
Symbolism
Allegory
Sound
Form
Theme
Part 3Drama
Chapter 9An Overview
Chapter 10Types of Drama
Tragedy
Comedy
Chapter 11Reading Drama: the Basic Approaches
Chapter 12Elements of Drama
Plot
Character
Staging
Theme
References
后记