This guide introduces students to the language of literary texts and explores stylistic theoretical perspectives.Stylistics is becoming an increasingly popular area of study with many literature degrees now incorporating stylistic study.The 10-part structure and design of this book make it ideal for accompanying a 10 week Stylistics undergraduate module.It provides worked examples on the stylistics of each genre, enabling students to engage with practical stylistic analyses.This refreshingly straightforward and accessible textbook introduces students who might not have a linguistic background, to the study of literary texts. Gregoriou takes an innovative, genre-based approach, providing students with the analytical skills and theoretical approaches they need to interpret the language of literature.