An Introduction To Criticism

Author : Michael Ryan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781405182829

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An Introduction to Criticism by Michael Ryan Pdf

An accessible and thorough introduction to literary theory and contemporary critical practice, this book is an essential resource for beginning students of literary criticism. Covers traditional approaches such as formalism and structuralism, as well as more recent developments in criticism such as evolutionary theory, cognitive studies, ethical criticism, and ecocriticism Offers explanations of key works and major ideas in literary criticism and suggests key elements to look for in a literary text Also applies critical approaches to various examples from film studies Helps students to build a critical framework and write analytically

Author : Charles E. Bressler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015043785214

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Literary Criticism by Charles E. Bressler Pdf

The second edition of Literary Criticism by Charles E. Bressler is designed to help readers make conscious, informed, and intelligent choices concerning literary interpretation. By explaining the historical development and theoretical positions of eleven schools of criticism, author Charles Bressler reveals the richness of literary texts along with the various interpretative approaches that will lead to a fuller appreciation and understanding of such texts.

Author : Anne H. Stevens
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781554812370

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Literary Theory and Criticism: An Introduction by Anne H. Stevens Pdf

Literary Theory and Criticism: An Introduction provides an accessible overview of major figures and movements in literary theory and criticism from antiquity to the twenty-first century. It is designed for students at the undergraduate level or for others needing a broad synthesis of the long history of literary theory. An introductory chapter provides an overview of some of the major issues within literary theory and criticism; further chapters survey theory and criticism in antiquity, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the nineteenth century. For twentieth- and twenty-first-century theory, the discussion is subdivided into separate chapters on formalist, historicist, political, and psychoanalytic approaches. The final chapter applies a variety of theoretical concepts and approaches to two famous works of literature: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Author : Michael Ryan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781444357059

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An Introduction to Criticism by Michael Ryan Pdf

An accessible and thorough introduction to literary theory and contemporary critical practice, this book is an essential resource for beginning students of literary criticism. Covers traditional approaches such as formalism and structuralism, as well as more recent developments in criticism such as evolutionary theory, cognitive studies, ethical criticism, and ecocriticism Offers explanations of key works and major ideas in literary criticism and suggests key elements to look for in a literary text Also applies critical approaches to various examples from film studies Helps students to build a critical framework and write analytically

Author : Andrew Bennett,Nicholas Royle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317313120

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An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory by Andrew Bennett,Nicholas Royle Pdf

Lively, original and highly readable, An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory is the essential guide to literary studies. Starting at ‘The Beginning’ and concluding with ‘The End’, chapters range from the familiar, such as ‘Character’, ‘Narrative’ and ‘The Author’, to the more unusual, such as ‘Secrets’, ‘Pleasure’ and ‘Ghosts’. Now in its fifth edition, Bennett and Royle’s classic textbook successfully illuminates complex ideas by engaging directly with literary works, so that a reading of Jane Eyre opens up ways of thinking about racial difference, for example, while Chaucer, Raymond Chandler and Monty Python are all invoked in a discussion of literature and laughter. The fifth edition has been revised throughout and includes four new chapters – ‘Feelings’, ‘Wounds’, ‘Body’ and ‘Love’ – to incorporate exciting recent developments in literary studies. In addition to further reading sections at the end of each chapter, the book contains a comprehensive bibliography and a glossary of key literary terms. A breath of fresh air in a field that can often seem dry and dauntingly theoretical, this book will open the reader’s eyes to the exhilarating possibilities of reading and studying literature.

Author : Richard Dutton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Criticism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039993683

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An Introduction to Literary Criticism by Richard Dutton Pdf

Author : Andrew Bennett,Nicholas Royle
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015043046591

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An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory by Andrew Bennett,Nicholas Royle Pdf

This book presents the key critical concepts in literary studies today, taking care to avoid the jargon that can arise in contemporary criticism and theory. It focuses on a range of texts including Chaucer, Achebe, Milton and Morrison.

Author : Ann B. Dobie
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-03
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0495902330

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Theory into Practice: An Introduction to Literary Criticism by Ann B. Dobie Pdf

Beginning with approaches familiar to students and then gradually introducing schools of criticism that are more challenging, THEORY INTO PRACTICE provides extensive step-by-step guidance for writing literary analyses from each of the critical perspectives. This brief, practical introduction to literary theory explores core literary theories in a unique chronological format and includes an anthology of relevant fiction, poetry, and nonfiction to help bring those theories to life for students. Remarkably readable and engaging, the text makes even complex concepts manageable for those beginning to think about literary theory, and example analyses for each type of criticism show how real students have applied the theories to works included in the anthology. Now updated with the latest scholarship, including a full discussion of Ecocriticism and increased emphasis on American multicultural approaches, THEORY INTO PRACTICE provides an essential foundation for thoughtful and effective literary analysis. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Author : Anne H. Stevens
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781770488175

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Literary Theory and Criticism: An Introduction – Second Edition by Anne H. Stevens Pdf

Literary Theory and Criticism: An Introduction provides an accessible overview of major figures and movements in literary theory and criticism from antiquity to the twenty-first century. It is designed for students at the undergraduate level or for others needing a broad synthesis of the long history of literary theory. An introductory chapter provides an overview of some of the major issues within literary theory and criticism; further chapters survey theory and criticism in antiquity, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the nineteenth century. For twentieth- and twenty-first-century theory, the discussion is subdivided into separate chapters on formalist, historicist, political, and psychoanalytic approaches. The final chapter applies a variety of theoretical concepts and approaches to two famous works of literature: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The new edition has been updated throughout, including new or expanded coverage of Marxist theory, disability studies, affect theory, and Critical Race Theory.

Author : Andrew Bennett,Nicholas Royle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317864318

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An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory by Andrew Bennett,Nicholas Royle Pdf

Fresh, original and compelling, An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory is the essential guide to literary studies. Starting at ‘the beginning’ and concluding with ‘the end’, the book covers topics that range from the familiar (character, narrative, the author) to the more unusual (secrets, pleasure, ghosts). Eschewing abstract isms, Bennett and Royle successfully illuminate complex ideas by engaging directly with literary works – so that a reading of Jane Eyre opens up ways of thinking about racial difference, whilst Chaucer, Raymond Chandler and Monty Python are all invoked in a discussion of literary laughter. Each chapter ends with a narrative guide to further reading and the book also includes a glossary and bibliography. The fourth edition has been revised to incorporate two timely new chapters on animals and the environment. A breath of fresh air in a field that can often seem dry and dauntingly theoretical, this book will open the reader’s eyes to the exhilarating possibilities of both reading and studying literature.

Author : M. A. R. Habib
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781444351569

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Literary Criticism from Plato to the Present by M. A. R. Habib Pdf

Literary Criticism from Plato to the Present provides a concise and authoritative overview of the development of Western literary criticism and theory from the Classical period to the present day An indispensable and intellectually stimulating introduction to the history of literary criticism and theory Introduces the major movements, figures, and texts of literary criticism Provides historical context and shows the interconnections between various theories An ideal text for all students of literature and criticism

Author : M. Keith Booker
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015037862748

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A Practical Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism by M. Keith Booker Pdf

A uniquely accessible guide to a difficult subject, A Practical Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism introduces students to the major trends in contemporary literary theory. Offering the breadth of information of a handbook and the examples of an anthology, it provides an invaluable alternative to the standard collections and shows students how literary theory really unfolds.

Author : Anne H. Stevens
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781770485617

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Literary Theory and Criticism: An Introduction by Anne H. Stevens Pdf

Literary Theory and Criticism: An Introduction provides an accessible overview of major figures and movements in literary theory and criticism from antiquity to the twenty-first century. It is designed for students at the undergraduate level or for others needing a broad synthesis of the long history of literary theory. An introductory chapter provides an overview of some of the major issues within literary theory and criticism; further chapters survey theory and criticism in antiquity, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the nineteenth century. For twentieth- and twenty-first-century theory, the discussion is subdivided into separate chapters on formalist, historicist, political, and psychoanalytic approaches. The final chapter applies a variety of theoretical concepts and approaches to two famous works of literature: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Author : James Robertson Andrews,Michael C. Leff,Robert Terrill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : IND:30000088028786

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Reading Rhetorical Texts by James Robertson Andrews,Michael C. Leff,Robert Terrill Pdf

This book is designed to orient the beginning student to the nature and function of rhetorical criticism, to acquaint the student with those elements in the rhetorical situation that warrant serious attention, and to teach the student a useful strategy with which to begin to practice criticism ... The focus of this book is clearly on public speeches ... Along with mastering basic concepts, the beginning critic will also be given the opportunity ... to begin grappling with fundamental and enduring critical issues ... [The authors] have included in this book texts and examples of how critics have studied those texts. [They also] offer two historical texts along with [their] own critical readings of those texts ... [The book then] presents two texts and illustrations of the various critical responses to these texts ... The first [text is] Richard Nixon's "Address on the Vietnam War, [and the second is] Jesse Jackson's "Common Ground and Common Sense" ... Finally ... several examples of critical readings by rhetorical scholars illustrate different ways to approach texts.-Pref

Author : Arthur Asa Berger
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0803957343

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Cultural Criticism by Arthur Asa Berger Pdf

Arthur Asa Berger's unique ability to translate difficult theories into accessible language makes this book an ideal introduction to cultural criticism. Berger covers the key theorists, concepts, and subject areas, from literary, sociological and psychoanalytical theories to semiotics and Marxism. Cultural Criticism breathes new life into the discipline by making these theories relevant to students' lives. The author illustrates his explanations with excerpts from classic works giving readers a sense of the important thinkers' styles and helping place them in their context. Berger also provides a comprehensive bibliography on cultural criticism for those who wish to explore the topics at greater length. Cultural Criticism is the perfect undergraduate supplemental text for such courses as media studies, literary criticism, and popular culture.