Literary theory
the basics.
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Word Count
64,000 words, Guess
Page Count
256 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveliterarytheoryba0000bert_h5y1
- ISBN-10041535112X
- ISBN-139780415351126
- LibraryThing1211580
- Better World Books9780415351126
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL22135406M
Classifications
- LCCPN94 .B47 2001
- LCCPN94.B47 2004
Description
Part of the successful Basics series, this accessible guide provides the ideal first step in understanding literary theory. Hans Bertens:* leads students through the major approaches to literature which are signalled by the term 'literary theory'* places each critical movement in its historical (and often political) context* illustrates theory in practice with examples from much-read texts* suggests further reading for different critical approaches* shows that theory can make sense and that it can radically change the way we read.Covering the basics and much more, this is the ideal book for anyone interested in how we read and why that matters.
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- Literary theory: the basics.
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