The Blackwell Guide to Literary Theory

The Blackwell Guide to Literary Theory
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9781405171588
ISBN-13 : 1405171588
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Book Synopsis The Blackwell Guide to Literary Theory by : Gregory Castle

Download or read book The Blackwell Guide to Literary Theory written by Gregory Castle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This student-friendly text introduces students to the history and scope of literary theory, as well as showing them how to perform literary analysis. Designed to be used alongside primary theoretical texts as an introduction to theory or alongside literary texts as a model for performing literary analysis. Presents a series of exemplary readings of particular literary texts such as Jane Eyre, Heart of Darkness, Ulysses, To the Lighthouse and Midnight's Children. Provides a brief history of the rise of literary theory in the twentieth century, in order that students understand the historical contexts for different theories. Presents an alphabetically organized series of entries on key figures and publications, from Adorno to Žižek. Features descriptions of the major movements in literary theory, from critical theory through to postcolonial theory.


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