This book makes a comparative study of the prose fiction of Graham Greene and the films made from that fiction. Special attention is focused upon the "cinematic" style of Greene's prose, the effect of Greene's screenwriting on his novels, and the characteristics of Greene's filmscripts. The book is divided into considerations of Greene…

The works of Eudora Welty challenge the abilities of the oral reader who wishes to interpret them properly. Her novel, "Losing Battles," requires careful attention to the narrative point of view as a guide to its various dimensions of meaning. The narrative shifts through the consciousnesses of various characters of four generations in a rural…

This bibliographic guide is intended to supplement other bibliographies of the Greeks in the United States; however, it is held by the compiler to be, to his knowledge, the most complete selective bibliographic guide to works and materials dealing with Greeks in the U. S. from 1890-1960. The twelve sections comprising the citations deal with the…

Three performance problems encountered in storytelling are: subordinating the perspective of individual characters to that of the storyteller; the role of the audience; and the undefined boundary between reader and audience. The concept of "Gestus" as espoused in the dramatic theory of Bertolt Brecht offers an approach to the performance…

An effective teaching method, the technique of changing crucial characteristics of a literary work and presenting students with unsuitable alternatives leads the students to their own discovery of the artistic appropriateness of the original. Examples may be seen in each of three representative areas of English: (1) poetry--substitute words to…

This study analyzed how authors of selected books present their main character with regard to his personal development problems, how he resolves them, and what happens to his personal development in the process. On the basis of which Newbery Medal Award books were best suited for a study of how the main character develops, "Up A Road…

Findings from a number of studies of the reading interests and habits of British secondary school students are reviewed, and the results of a new survey of the opinions of 55 teachers are briefly reported. The studies indicate that a number of "classic" texts are popular but that "subliterature" is also popular and becomes more…

Discusses the use of science fiction as a part of a general astronomy course. The author describes how science fiction is used in conjunction with the study of the solar system. Suggested references and a science fiction reading list are also included. (HM)

A class with a unit on "careers" reads novels, biographies, plays, and books of nonfiction whose main thrust is the illumination of one or more individual's relationship with a career. Students learn the practical aspects of a given job but also get inside the worker's thoughts, feelings, and experiences. (MLW)

Examines the nature of early school reading material and its distinct discourse structures, which are used to present possible social worlds and characters to children. Argues that understanding the interpretive challenges and problems that such texts present to children aids teachers in enhancing literacy. (RAE)

Examines the life and works of Cynthia Rylant, an author of children's books. Rylant tells about her personal life, discusses her writing habits, how she chooses illustrators for her books, and her relationship with her editor. (NKA)

Considers the similarities between science fiction writing and young adult literature, and points out that several well-known authors, such as Robert Heinlein and Jane Yolen, write in both genres. (NKA)

Lists and annotates recent textbooks in the areas of teaching theory and practice, fiction, poetry, drama, and computers and media. Also lists source and course books and reference books. (FL)

Reports on a survey of Australian English teachers in years 5, 7, 9, and 11 concerning their control over the English syllabus. (HTH)

Presents results of research designed to determine whether there is discrepancy between high school library fiction choices adolescents would make and those made by professional librarians. Data concerning sex of student, sex of fiction's protagonist, type of fiction, and student grade level were collected. List of books included in study is…