Literary theory : the basics /

From the Publisher: 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 ne...

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Main Author: Bertens, Johannes Willem.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published:London, England ; New York, NY : Taylor & Francis, 2010, 2008.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Basics (Taylor & Francis)
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Summary:From the Publisher: 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: Latest developments in post-colonial and cultural theory -- Literature and sexuality -- Latest schools of thought, including eco-criticism and post-humanism -- 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.
Physical Description:ix, 248 pages ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [214]-232) and index.
ISBN:9780415396714 (pbk.)
9780415396707 (hbk.)
0415396700 (hbk.)
0415396719 (pbk.)
9780203939628 (ebk.)
020393962X (ebk.)
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