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Providing the ideal first step in understanding the often bewildering world of literary theory, this text is an easy to follow and clearly presented introduction to this fascinating area.
Back cover copy
With a new introduction and fully updated pointers to further reading, this third edition of Hans Bertens’ bestselling book is a must-have guide to the world of literary theory.
Exploring a broad range of topics from Marxist and feminist criticism to post-modernism and new historicism it includes new coverage of:
the latest developments in post-colonial and cultural theory
literature and sexuality
the latest schools of thought, including eco-criticism and post-humanism
the future of literary theory and criticism.
Literary Theory: the Basics is an essential purchase for anyone who wants to know what literary theory is and where it is going.
Review:
'If you want to know where literary criticism is at right now, look no further than this.' - www.mantex.co.uk
Providing the ideal first step in understanding the often bewildering world of literary theory, this text is an easy to follow and clearly presented introduction to this fascinating area.
Back cover copy
With a new introduction and fully updated pointers to further reading, this third edition of Hans Bertens’ bestselling book is a must-have guide to the world of literary theory.
Exploring a broad range of topics from Marxist and feminist criticism to post-modernism and new historicism it includes new coverage of:
the latest developments in post-colonial and cultural theory
literature and sexuality
the latest schools of thought, including eco-criticism and post-humanism
the future of literary theory and criticism.
Literary Theory: the Basics is an essential purchase for anyone who wants to know what literary theory is and where it is going.
Review:
'If you want to know where literary criticism is at right now, look no further than this.' - www.mantex.co.uk