Literary Theory: The Basics
2nd Edition
Published on 4. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
254 pages
978-0-415-39671-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
'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, UKMore details
Series
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-39671-4 (9780415396714)
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Content
Chapter 1: Reading for meaning 1. practical criticism Chapter 2: Reading for form I. formalism and early structuralism, 1914-1960 Chapter 3: Reading for form II. french structuralism, 1950-1975 Chapter 4: Political Reading. the 1970s and 1980s Chapter 5: The Poststructuralist Revolution. Derrida, deconstruction and postmodernism Chapter 6: Postructuralism continued. Foucault, Lacan, french femenism Chapter 7: Literature and culture. The new historicism and cultural imperialism Chapter 8: Postcolonial criticism and theory. Chapter 9: Sexuality, literature and cultural materialism. Chapter 10: Ecocriticism.