Students of literature, film and cultural studies need to understand key theoretical terms and concepts but often find it hard to get to grips with exactly what they mean. This book provides precise definitions of terms and concepts in literary theory, along with explanations of…
A guide to key terms in literary theory - designed to make difficult terms, concepts and theorists accessible and understandable. It provides definitions of terms and concepts in literary theory, along with explanations of the major movements and figures in literary and cultural…
Students of literature, film and cultural studies need to understand key theoretical terms and concepts but often find it hard to get to grips with exactly what they mean. This book provides precise definitions of terms and concepts in literary theory, along with explanations of…
Students of literature, film and cultural studies need to understand key theoretical terms and concepts but often find it hard to get to grips with exactly what they mean. This book provides precise definitions of terms and concepts in literary theory, along with explanations of…
Students of literature, film and cultural studies need to understand key theoretical terms and concepts but often find it hard to get to grips with exactly what they mean. This book provides precise definitions of terms and concepts in literary theory, along with explanations of…
by Klages, Mary
fromGuides for the perplexed series
This Guide for the Perplexed provides an advanced introduction to literary theory from basic information and orientation for the uninformed leading on to more sophisticated readings. It engages directly with the difficulty many students find intimidating, asking ''What is ''''Li…
Providing a thorough and accessible guide to the major types of critical theories, this book uses everyday language and real-world examples to explain the premises, applications, implications and debates surrounding structuralism, deconstruction, psychoanalysis, feminist theory,…