Literary Theory : A Guide for the Perplexed Hardback
by Mary (University of Colorado at Boulder, USA) Klages
Part of the Guides for the Perplexed series
Hardback
Description
Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging.
Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.
This Guide provides an advanced introduction to literary theory from basic information and orientation for the uninformed leading on to more sophisticated readings.
It engages directly with the difficulty many students find intimidating, asking 'What is "Literary Theory"?' and offering a clear, concise, accessible guide to the major theories and theorists, including: humanism; structuralism; poststructuralism; psychoanalytic approaches; feminist approaches; queer theory; ideology and discourse; new historicism; race and postcolonialism; postmodernism.
The final chapter points to new directions in literary and cultural theory.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages, black & white illustrations
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:23/11/2006
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- ISBN:9780826490728
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages, black & white illustrations
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:23/11/2006
- Category:
- ISBN:9780826490728
