Introducing Literary Theories: A Guide and Glossary - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0748614834 ISBN 13: 9780748614837

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, 2001

Synopsis

Introducing Literary Theories is an ideal introduction for those coming to literary theory for the first time. It provides an accessible introduction to the major theoretical approaches in chapters covering: Bakhtinian Criticism, Structuralism, Feminist Theory, Marxist Literary Theories, Reader-Response Theories, Psychoanalytic Criticism, Deconstruction, Poststructuralism, New Historicism, Cultural Materialism, Postcolonial Theory, Gay Studies/ Queer Theories, Cultural Studies and Postmodernism.A table of contents arranged by theoretical method and a second arranged by key texts offer the reader alternative pathways through the volume and a general introduction, which traces the history and importance of literary theory, complete the introductory material.In each of the following chapters, the authors provide a clear presentation of the theory in question and notes towards a reading of a key text to help the student understand both the methodology and the practice of literary theory. The texts used

About this title

About the Author:

Julian Wolfreys is Professor of Modern Literature and Culture at the Loughborough University

Review:

It offers a well-structured introduction to literary theories. The chapters are lucid, perspicacious and extremely well-informed. -- Prof Dr Sabine Coelsch-Foisner, University of Salzburg Excellent introductiory essays on a wide range of theories, accompanied by brief 'applied' readings to a diversity of student-friendly texts. -- Dr C Ringrose, Head of English, University College Northampton It offers a well-structured introduction to literary theories. The chapters are lucid, perspicacious and extremely well-informed. Excellent introductiory essays on a wide range of theories, accompanied by brief 'applied' readings to a diversity of student-friendly texts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0748614834
• ISBN 13: 9780748614837
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336
• Editor: Wolfreys Julian