Theory of Literature

Rene Wellek, Austin Warren

ISBN 10: 014017219X / ISBN 13: 9780140172195

Published by Harcourt, Brace & World, 1956

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: Theory of Literature es un estudio exhaustivo de la teoría literaria, que explora la naturaleza de la literatura, sus funciones y métodos de estudio. Los autores examinan conceptos clave como el significado, la interpretación y la evaluación en el contexto de la crítica literaria. Esta edición en tapa blanda de Penguin presenta una revisión actualizada de esta obra clásica, esencial para estudiantes y académicos interesados en la teoría y la crítica literaria. EAN: 9780140172195 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción|Historia Título: Theory of Literature Autor: Rene Wellek| Austin Warren Editorial: Penguin Idioma: en Páginas: 384 Formato: tapa blanda.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Theory of Literature
• Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & World
• Publication Date: 1956
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 014017219X
• ISBN 13: 9780140172195
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Aceptable

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Synopsis

'Literary criticism and literary history both attempt to characterize the individuality of a work, of an author, of a period, or of a national literature...'

'But this characterization can be accomplished only in universal terms, on the basis of a literary theory.' How to explore the assumptions on which literary study is based and to create such a literary theory is the subject or René Wellek and Austin Warren's ground-breaking and now classic study.

In developing their arguments the authors consider both extrinsic and intrinsic factors in their search for 'an organum of method'. Thus there are chapters on literature as studied through the lens of biography, psychology, society, ideas and other arts. A substantial section is devoted to the formal nature of literature, metre, imagery and metaphor, narrative and literary genres. The result is an indispensable handbook for every student.