Literary Theory: A Guide for the Perplexed

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

This "Guide for the Perplexed" provides an advanced introduction to literary theory from basic information and orientation for the uninformed leading on to more sophisticated readings. It engages directly with the difficulty many students find intimidating, asking 'What is "Literary Theory"?' and offering a clear, concise, accessible guide to the major theories and theorists, including: humanism; structuralism; poststructuralism; psychoanalytic approaches; feminist approaches; queer theory; ideology and discourse; new historicism; race and postcolonialism; and postmodernism. The final chapter points to new directions in literary and cultural theory.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-11-23
Mått:138 x 216 x 11 mm
Vikt:215 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Guides for the Perplexed
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780826490735

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Mer om författaren

Mary Klages is Associate Professor in the English Department at the University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.

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"There is nothing else like this sparkling, fresh, accessible and wise guide to literary theory for the student and other beginners." Professor Alan Liu, UC Santa Barbara

Innehållsförteckning

1. What is "Literary Theory?"; 2. Humanist Literary Theory; 3. Structuralism; Interlude: Humanism, Structuralism, Poststructuralism; 4. Deconstruction; 5. Psychoanalyses; Interlude: 'Self' to 'Subject'; 6. Feminisms; 7. Queer Theory; Interlude: History to Historicism; 8. Ideology and Discourse; 9. Race and Postcolonialist Theories; 10. Postmodernism; Coda - 'Now what?'; Bibliography; Index.