English and American Literatures is the workbook for self-study and as a basis for introductory courses in English and American literary studies. Here you will find compact basic knowledge about: the analysis of lyrical, narrative, and dramatic texts methods and theories of literary studies the preparation for presentations, term papers, and exams The volume is written in English and tailored to the conditions at universities in German-speaking countries. Numerous examples, guiding questions, checklists, and exercises provide helpful tools for the systematic reading and scholarly interpretation of literature from the first semester on.

Michael Meyer ist Professor für Anglistik an der Universität Koblenz.