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The Literary Theory Handbook, Paperback / softback Book

The Literary Theory Handbook Paperback / softback

Part of the Wiley Blackwell Literature Handbooks series

Paperback / softback

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The Literary Theory Handbook introduces students to the history and scope of literary theory, showing them how to perform literary analysis, and providing a greater understanding of the historical contexts for different theories.   A new edition of this highly successful text, which includes updated and refined chapters, and new sections on contemporary theoriesFar reaching in its inclusion of a detailed history of theory and in-depth discussions of major theories and movementsFour distinct perspectives on theory—historical, thematic, biographical, practical—are carefully intertwined, so that key concepts, terms and ideas are developed in different contexts and cross-referenced, in the text and in the index. Includes alphabetically-arranged biographies designed for quick reference, and sample readings to illustrate the practical application of theory

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