Literary Analysis and Recommendations

ARA shares a comprehensive list of books that aided her UGC NET preparation, including 'Glossary of Literary Terms' by MH Abrams, 'History of English Literature' by William J Long, and 'Beginning Theory' by Peter Berry. She provides insights on how to effectively use these resources, especially for literary criticism and poetry. ARA also discusses the importance of reading fiction and dramas, particularly Shakespeare's works, and offers tips on managing study schedules. The video concludes with additional resources and a personal note on the challenges of video creation.

What is the main purpose of the video?

• To share a list of books for UGC NET preparation

• To review the latest movies

• To provide cooking recipes

• To discuss the best novels of the year

Who is the author of 'A Glossary of Literary Terms'?

• Peter Barry

• Tennessee Williams

• William J. Long

• M.H. Abrams

How is 'A Glossary of Literary Terms' described in the video?

• A historical account

• A novel

• A dictionary for literature students

• A poetry collection

What is the suggested method for using the glossary for note-taking?

• Writing down key points and suggested readings

• Copying entire entries

• Ignoring the glossary

• Memorizing every word

Who wrote 'The History of English Literature'?

• Thomas Carlyle

• Peter Barry

• William J. Long

• M.H. Abrams

What is the recommended reading strategy for 'The History of English Literature'?

• Read only the introduction

• Skip the book entirely

• Read the entire book in one sitting

• Read 20 pages a day

What is 'Beginning Theory' by Peter Barry primarily about?

• Historical events

• Literary criticism and theory

• Cooking recipes

• Mathematical theories

What is suggested before purchasing 'Beginning Theory'?

• Ignore the book

• Read reviews online

• Buy it immediately

• Read a sample or PDF to check the language

What is the first thing to study in poetry according to the video?

• Haikus

• Modern poetry

• Shakespeare and sonnets

• Epic poetry

What is the Oxford Companion described as?

• A biography

• A poetry anthology

• A dictionary

• A novel