Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice

Bressler, Charles E.

ISBN 10: 0130333972 / ISBN 13: 9780130333971

Published by Pearson College Div, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice
• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130333972
• ISBN 13: 9780130333971
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Ideal for readers new to the subject, this book presents the eleven basic schools of twentieth-century literary theory and criticism in their historical and philosophical contexts. Unlike other introductions, it explicitly presents the philosophical assumptions of each school of criticism, provides a clear methodology for writing essays according to each school's beliefs and tenets, and features accessible sample essays. Each school is examined in a consistent format. Features an exceptionally detailed glossary, and nine primary literary texts for reader analysis. Defining Criticism, Theory, and Literature. A Historical Survey of Literary Criticism. New Criticism. Reader-Response Criticism. Structuralism. Deconstruction. Psychoanalytic Criticism. Feminism. Marxism. Cultural Poetics (or New Historicism). Cultural Studies. For those interested in literature and the various perspectives on its interpretation.

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The third edition of Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice by Charles E. Bressler presents the eleven basic schools of twentieth-century literary theory and criticism in their historical and philosophical contexts. Unlike other introductions to literary criticism, this text explores the philosophical assumptions of each school of criticism, provides a clear methodology for writing essays according to each school's beliefs and tenets, and features accessible student-generated sample essays.

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