The Theory of Criticism (Reader) - Softcover

Selden, Raman

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9780582003286: The Theory of Criticism (Reader)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0582003288 ISBN 13: 9780582003286
Publisher: Routledge, 1988

Synopsis

This book is divided into five parts and covers: representation; subjectivity; form, structure and system; history and society; morality, class and ideology. Each part contains several thematic sections in which extracts from different writers and periods are juxtaposed. The study of literary theory has tended to concentrate on very recent developments. This volume, however, establishes both a sense of the continuities from Plato to the present day as well as the discontinuities. These are presented through comparisons and contrasts across the entire field of critical history.

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Raman Selden

From the Back Cover

This book is divided into five parts and covers:- representation - subjectivity - form, struclture and system - history and society - moralaity, class and idealogy. Each part contains several thematic sections in which extracts from different writers and periods are juxtaposed. The study of literary theory has tended to concentrate on very recent developments. This volume, however,establishes both a sense of the continuities from Plato to the present day as well as the discontinuities. These are presented through comparisons and contrasts across the entire field of critical history. /With introductions and reading lists for each section lthis book will serve a number of purposes. Ideal for abny student needing tot possess an historical perspective on critical theory, it is also a valuable source book for students, scholars and critics who wish to familiarise or refamiliarise themsleves with aspects of theory.

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Over recent years interested in literary theory has increased markedly. Theory has become a central part of literary study and this anthology of extracts of literary criticism and theory will be an important aid to understanding this subject.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1988
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0582003288
ISBN 13 
9780582003286
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
576
Rating
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