The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism

Steven J. Venturino

ISBN 10: 1615642412 / ISBN 13: 9781615642410

Published by Alpha, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism
• Publisher: Alpha
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1615642412
• ISBN 13: 9781615642410
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 480 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Used in colleges and college-prep courses in the US, AS/A2 prep in the UK, and by interested readers and writers everywhere. Authoritative, genuinely helpful, and just funny enough. You'll see.

Literary interpretation can be a complex topic. This lively and entertaining guide takes the intimidation out of it, offering readers a scholarly yet easy-to-follow examination of literary theory's central arguments, key figures, and fascinating history. From Plato to ecocriticism, this helpful guide gives you everything you need to know to really understand literature--plus hundreds of references to novels, stories, poems, plays, and more.

About the Author

Steven J. Venturino is an award-winning educator and an internationally recognized literary theorist.