Literary Theory: The Basics

Bertens, Hans

ISBN 10: 0415396719 / ISBN 13: 9780415396714

Published by Routledge, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Literary Theory: The Basics
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415396719
• ISBN 13: 9780415396714
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1748347353.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 46904900
• Signed: 5/27/2025 12:02:33 PM
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Synopsis

With a new introduction and fully updated pointers to further reading, this second edition of Hans Bertens’ bestselling book is a must-have guide to the world of literary theory.

Exploring a broad range of topics from Marxist and feminist criticism to post-modernism and new historicism it includes new coverage of:

• the latest developments in post-colonial and cultural theory
• literature and sexuality
• the latest schools of thought, including eco-criticism and post-humanism
• the future of literary theory and criticism.

Literary Theory: The Basics is an essential purchase for anyone who wants to know what literary theory is and where it is going.

Review

'Clear, vigorous and often creatively provocative, Hans Bertens's historical overview of western literary theory is one of the very best introductions currently available.' - Michael Worton, University College London, UK