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Introducing Literary Theories: A Guide and Glossary
Dr Julian Wolfreys
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Description for Introducing Literary Theories: A Guide and Glossary
Paperback. Introducing Literary Theories is an ideal introduction for those coming to literary theory for the first time. It provides an accessible introduction to the major theoretical approaches. Editor(s): Wolfreys, Julian. Num Pages: 336 pages, glossary, bibliographies. BIC Classification: DSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 898.
Introducing Literary Theories is an ideal introduction for those coming to literary theory for the first time. It provides an accessible introduction to the major theoretical approaches in chapters covering: Bakhtinian Criticism, Structuralism, Feminist Theory, Marxist Literary Theories, Reader-Response Theories, Psychoanalytic Criticism, Deconstruction, Poststructuralism, New Historicism, Cultural Materialism, Postcolonial Theory, Gay Studies/ Queer Theories, Cultural Studies and Postmodernism. A table of contents arranged by theoretical method and a second arranged by key texts offer the reader alternative pathways through the volume and a general introduction, which traces the history and importance of literary theory, complete the introductory material. In each ... Read more
Introducing Literary Theories is an ideal introduction for those coming to literary theory for the first time. It provides an accessible introduction to the major theoretical approaches in chapters covering: Bakhtinian Criticism, Structuralism, Feminist Theory, Marxist Literary Theories, Reader-Response Theories, Psychoanalytic Criticism, Deconstruction, Poststructuralism, New Historicism, Cultural Materialism, Postcolonial Theory, Gay Studies/ Queer Theories, Cultural Studies and Postmodernism. A table of contents arranged by theoretical method and a second arranged by key texts offer the reader alternative pathways through the volume and a general introduction, which traces the history and importance of literary theory, complete the introductory material. In each ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748614837
SKU
V9780748614837
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About Dr Julian Wolfreys
Julian Wolfreys is Professor of Modern Literature and Culture, with the Department of English and Drama, at Loughborough University. He has published extensively on nineteenth- and twentieth-century British literature, and theoretical approaches to literature. His most recent books are Thomas Hardy and Literature, in Theory. He is currently working on The Derrida Wordbook (EUP) and a study of the relation ... Read more
Reviews for Introducing Literary Theories: A Guide and Glossary
It offers a well-structured introduction to literary theories. The chapters are lucid, perspicacious and extremely well-informed.
Prof Dr Sabine Coelsch-Foisner, University of Salzburg Excellent introductiory essays on a wide range of theories, accompanied by brief 'applied' readings to a diversity of student-friendly texts.
Dr C Ringrose, Head of English, University College Northampton It offers a well-structured introduction to ... Read more
Prof Dr Sabine Coelsch-Foisner, University of Salzburg Excellent introductiory essays on a wide range of theories, accompanied by brief 'applied' readings to a diversity of student-friendly texts.
Dr C Ringrose, Head of English, University College Northampton It offers a well-structured introduction to ... Read more