Literary Theory: An Introduction Second Edition - Softcover

Eagleton, Terry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 081661251X ISBN 13: 9780816612512

Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press, 1996

Synopsis

This classic work is designed to cover all of the major movements in literary studies in this century. Noted for its clear, engaging style and unpretentious treatment, Literary Theory has become the introduction of choice for anyone interested in learning about the world of contemporary literary thought. The second edition contains a major new survey chapter that addresses developments in cultural theory since the book's original publication in 1983, including feminist theory, postmodernism, and poststructuralism.

About this title

From the Back Cover

First published in 1983, Literary Theory: An Introduction is probably the best-selling work of literary criticism in the world today. It propelled its author to a position of such influence and controversy within the British academy that even Prince Charles once described him as “that dreadful Terry Eagleton”.

A quarter of a century on from its original publication, Literary Theory: An Introduction still conjures the subversion, excitement and exoticism that characterized theory through the 1960s and 70s, when it posed an unprecedented challenge to the literary establishment. Contemporary readers seeking to understand what literature is and what it is for will be inspired and entertained by Eagleton’s deft synopses of the major movements in literary studies in the twentieth century.

Eagleton has added a new preface to this anniversary edition to address more recent developments in literary studies, including what he describes as “the growth of a kind of anti-theory”, and the idea that literary theory has been institutionalized. Insightful and enlightening, Literary Theory: An Introduction remains the essential guide to the field.

About the Author

Terry Eagleton is Thomas Warton Professor of English at the University of Oxford.

Edition details

• Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 081661251X
• ISBN 13: 9780816612512
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 248