Beginning Theory
Peter Barry(Author)
Manchester University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 25. April 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-7190-6268-1 (ISBN)
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Description
Expanded second edition of this hugely successful introduction to literary theory, a book which has already proven itself as the first port of call for students - Two new chapters added which take account of the changes since the first publication (1995), and all bibliographies have been updated - Given approval by academics and teachers the world over as the clearest and most concise introduction in the area - A consistent bestseller for the last five years
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Manchester
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7190-6268-1 (9780719062681)
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Peter Barry
Beginning Theory
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02/2009
3rd Edition
Manchester University Press
€33.61
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Person
Peter Barry is Professor of English at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Content
Introduction 1. Theory before 'theory' - liberal humanism 2. Structuralism 3. Post-structuralism and deconstruction 4. Postmodernism 5. Psychoanalytic criticism 6. Feminist criticism 7. Lesbian/gay criticism 8. Marxist criticism 9. New historicism and cultural materialism 10. Postcolonial criticism 11. Stylistics 12. Narratology 13. Eco-criticism Appendices Where do we go from here?