Literary Theory And Criticism An Introduction Second Edition

Author : Anne H. Stevens
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 42,7 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 : Charles E. Bressler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,7 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 : Frank Lentricchia,Thomas McLaughlin
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780226472096

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Critical Terms for Literary Study by Frank Lentricchia,Thomas McLaughlin Pdf

Since its publication in 1990, Critical Terms for Literary Study has become a landmark introduction to the work of literary theory—giving tens of thousands of students an unparalleled encounter with what it means to do theory and criticism. Significantly expanded, this new edition features six new chapters that confront, in different ways, the growing understanding of literary works as cultural practices. These six new chapters are "Popular Culture," "Diversity," "Imperialism/Nationalism," "Desire," "Ethics," and "Class," by John Fiske, Louis Menand, Seamus Deane, Judith Butler, Geoffrey Galt Harpham, and Daniel T. O'Hara, respectively. Each new essay adopts the approach that has won this book such widespread acclaim: each provides a concise history of a literary term, critically explores the issues and questions the term raises, and then puts theory into practice by showing the reading strategies the term permits. Exploring the concepts that shape the way we read, the essays combine to provide an extraordinary introduction to the work of literature and literary study, as the nation's most distinguished scholars put the tools of critical practice vividly to use.

Author : Terry Eagleton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Criticism
ISBN : 9780192853189

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Literary Theory by Terry Eagleton Pdf

Author : Peter Barry
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0719062683

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Beginning Theory by Peter Barry Pdf

In this second edition of Beginning Theory, the variety of approaches, theorists, and technical language is lucidly and expertly unraveled and explained, and allows readers to develop their own ideas once first principles have been grasped. Expanded and updated from the original edition first published in 1995, Peter Barry has incorporated all of the recent developments in literary theory, adding two new chapters covering the emergent Eco-criticism and the re-emerging Narratology.

Author : Johannes Willem Bertens,Hans Bertens
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Criticism
ISBN : 9780415186643

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Literary Theory by Johannes Willem Bertens,Hans Bertens Pdf

This accessible guide provides the ideal first step in understanding literary theory.

Author : Terry Eagleton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781118306291

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Literary Theory by Terry Eagleton Pdf

A quarter of a century on from its original publication,Literary Theory: An Introduction still conjures thesubversion, excitement and exoticism that characterized theorythrough the 1960s and 70s, when it posed an unprecedented challengeto the literary establishment. Eagleton has added a new preface tothis anniversary edition to address more recent developments inliterary studies, including what he describes as “the growthof a kind of anti-theory”, and the idea that literary theoryhas been institutionalized. Insightful and enlightening,Literary Theory: An Introduction remains the essential guideto the field. 25th Anniversary Edition of Terry Eagleton’s classicintroduction to literary theory First published in 1983, and revised in 1996 to includematerial on developments in feminist and cultural theory Has served as an inspiration to generations of students andteachers Continues to function as arguably the definitive undergraduatetextbook on literary theory Reissue includes a new foreword by Eagleton himself, reflectingon the impact and enduring success of the book, and on developmentsin literary theory since it was first published

Author : Lois Tyson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781136615566

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Critical Theory Today by Lois Tyson Pdf

Critical Theory Today is the essential introduction to contemporary criticial theory. It provides clear, simple explanations and concrete examples of complex concepts, making a wide variety of commonly used critical theories accessible to novices without sacrificing any theoretical rigor or thoroughness. This new edition provides in-depth coverage of the most common approaches to literary analysis today: feminism, psychoanalysis, Marxism, reader-response theory, new criticism, structuralism and semiotics, deconstruction, new historicism, cultural criticism, lesbian/gay/queer theory, African American criticism, and postcolonial criticism. The chapters provide an extended explanation of each theory, using examples from everyday life, popular culture, and literary texts; a list of specific questions critics who use that theory ask about literary texts; an interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby through the lens of each theory; a list of questions for further practice to guide readers in applying each theory to different literary works; and a bibliography of primary and secondary works for further reading.

Author : Ann B. Dobie
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,6 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 : Nicholas Birns
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-14
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781460402986

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Theory After Theory by Nicholas Birns Pdf

Theory After Theory provides an overview of developments in literary theory after 1950. It is intended both as a handbook for readers to learn about theory and an intellectual history of the recent past in literary criticism for those interested in seeing how it fits in with the larger culture. Accessible but rigorous, this book provides a wealth of historical and intellectual context that allows the reader to make sense of the movements in recent literary theory.

Author : Roger Webster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Criticism
ISBN : OCLC:1200568902

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Studying Literary Theory by Roger Webster Pdf

As an introductory guide to the study of literary theory, this book links theoretical concepts to traditional terms so that the areas discussed are not wholly unfamiliar. Its aim is to broaden the reader's view of literature, and to encourage a more enquiring relationship to the literary text.

Author : Mary Klages
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0826490735

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Literary Theory: A Guide for the Perplexed by Mary Klages Pdf

This Guide introduces theory in a clear, accessible way, focusing on the major approaches and theorists.

Author : Stephen Bonnycastle
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1996-01-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1551110830

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In Search of Authority, second edition by Stephen Bonnycastle Pdf

Author : Andrew Bennett,Nicholas Royle
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UCSC:32106017796084

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

A new edition of one of the market leading texts for those interested in critical theory and its effect on our reading of the English literary canon. Renowned for its accessible, witty style, the new edition is updated throughout and contains four new chapters to reflect the continuing development of the subject. * The key elements of this book that make it so popular are its clear, highly accessible articulation of ideas, the wide range of texts used as illustrative examples, and its witty, humourous style. * Number 1 textbook on our Literature list. * Literary Theory & Criticism is the only major, core course in English departments - every Literature student will study it. * A new chapter on Creative Writing - currently the biggest 'growth area' in the Humanities in the UK.

Author : Leitch, Vincent B,Cain, William E
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780393932928

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The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism by Leitch, Vincent B,Cain, William E Pdf

The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism is the gold standard for anyone who wishes to understand the development and current state of literary theory. Offering 185 pieces (31 of them new) by 148 authors (18 of them new), The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism , Second Edition, is more comprehensive, and more varied, in its selection than any other anthology. New selections from non-western theory and a thoroughly updated twentieth century selection make the book even more diverse and authoritative.