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Theoretically Speaking About Literature
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Author : David Owen
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2021-12-09
Theoretically Speaking About Literature written by David Owen and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-09 with Literary Criticism categories.
Literary theory has become such a central part of the study of literature, particularly at university level, that a solid familiarity with its basic ideas is now essential. This book will appeal to students who may find the many theoretical approaches that they encounter to be complex, highly demanding, and difficult to incorporate into their own work, and will also be of interest to teachers who are trying to guide their students towards a clear and constructive understanding of this ambit. Through focus on a single study text, discussed from the perspective of eighteen distinct theories that are presented and explained in a consistent manner throughout, readers are given a practical and comprehensible insight into the ideas and beliefs that underpin critical interpretation.
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Author : David Owen
language : en
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Release Date : 2023-03-28
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Literary theory has become such a central part of the study of literature, particularly at university level, that a solid familiarity with its basic ideas is now essential. This book will appeal to students who may find the many theoretical approaches that they encounter to be complex, highly demanding, and difficult to incorporate into their own work, and will also be of interest to teachers who are trying to guide their students towards a clear and constructive understanding of this ambit. Through focus on a single study text, discussed from the perspective of eighteen distinct theories that are presented and explained in a consistent manner throughout, readers are given a practical and comprehensible insight into the ideas and beliefs that underpin critical interpretation.
Literary Theory A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Jonathan Culler
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2011-07-28
Literary Theory A Very Short Introduction written by Jonathan Culler and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-28 with Literary Criticism categories.
What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? In fact, what is literature, and does it matter? These are some of questions addressed by Jonathan Culler in this Very Short Introduction to literary theory. Often a controversial subject, said to have transformed the study of culture and society in the past two decades, literary theory is accused of undermining respect for tradition and truth and encouraging suspicion about the political and psychological implications of cultural projects rather than admiration for great literature. Here, Jonathan Culler explains 'theory', not by describing warring 'schools' but by sketching key 'moves' theory has encouraged, and speaking directly about the implications of theory for thinking about literature, human identity, and the power of language. In this new edition Culler takes a look at new material, including the 'death of theory', the links between the theory of narrative and cognitive science, trauma theory, ecocriticism, and includes a new chapter on 'Ethics and aesthetics'. This lucid introduction is useful for anyone who has wondered what all the fuss is about or who wants to think about literature today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
The Future Of Literary Theory
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Author : Ralph Cohen
language : en
Publisher: New York : Routledge
Release Date : 1989
The Future Of Literary Theory written by Ralph Cohen and has been published by New York : Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Criticism categories.
Literary Theory
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Author : Jonathan D. Culler
language : en
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Release Date : 2009
Literary Theory written by Jonathan D. Culler and has been published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Literary Criticism categories.
This work explores the role of the literary in theory, with wide-ranging analysis of key concepts and disciplinary practices.
A Reader S Guide To Contemporary Literary Theory
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Author : Raman Selden
language : en
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Release Date : 1997
A Reader S Guide To Contemporary Literary Theory written by Raman Selden and has been published by Prentice Hall this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Criticism categories.
The fourth edition of this reader's guide remains true to the ideals of previous editions, providing a concise guide to contemporary literary theories. The book covers a vast range of differing forms of English literature.
Literary Theory
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Author : Johannes Willem Bertens
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2001
Literary Theory written by Johannes Willem Bertens and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Criticism categories.
This accessible guide provides the ideal first step in understanding literary theory.
A Reader S Guide To Contemporary Literary Theory
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Author : Raman Selden
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 1993-06-08
A Reader S Guide To Contemporary Literary Theory written by Raman Selden and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-06-08 with Literary Criticism categories.
Unsurpassed as a text for upper-division and beginning graduate students, Raman Selden's classic text is the liveliest, most readable and most reliable guide to contemporary literary theory. Includes applications of theory, cross-referenced to Selden's companion volume, Practicing Theory and Reading Literature.
Literary Theory For Beginners
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Author : Mary Klages
language : en
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Release Date : 2017-05-15
Literary Theory For Beginners written by Mary Klages and has been published by Red Wheel/Weiser this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-15 with Literary Criticism categories.
Have you heard the terms structuralism and deconstruction and postmodernism but aren’t really sure what they mean? Have you taken a whole course on literary criticism but are still feeling lost? Here’s the book you need to sort it all out—and enjoy doing so! In Literary Theory For Beginners, Mary Klages takes you into her classroom, cuts through the jargon, and explains the ABCs (and the DEFs as well) in terms you can get your head around. Her breadth of knowledge, her unique skills as a teacher, and the delightful illustrations of Frank Reynoso help us understand why literature matters, how it affects us, and how it reflects history, culture, and diversity. Here are ways of thinking about literature—not just reading it—methods of study and frameworks of interpretation from classical humanism all the way up to psychoanalysis, gender and queer theory, race, postcolonialism, and, yes, postmodernism With wit and wisdom, Klages takes on the two most frequently asked questions about literature and makes it all fun: What does the work MEAN? (What is the deeper, hidden, or symbolic meaning? Did the author intend all these meanings? Are any and all meanings present in the text? Are all meanings equally valid?) What does the work DO? (Why is literature important? What effect does it have on the reader? How can literature be a force for social change?) So sit back, relax, and take it all in!
Literature Analytically Speaking
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Author : Peter Swirski
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-04-01
Literature Analytically Speaking written by Peter Swirski and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
In a new approach to interdisciplinary literary theory, Literature, Analytically Speaking integrates literary studies with analytic aesthetics, girded by neo-Darwinian evolution. Scrutinizing narrative fiction through a lens provided by analytic philosophy, revered literary theorist Peter Swirski puts new life into literary theory while fashioning a set of practical guidelines for critics in the interpretive trenches. Dismissing critical inquirers who deny intention its key role in the study of literary reception, Swirski extends the defense of intentionality to art and to human behavior in general. In the process, Swirski takes stock of the recent work in evolutionary theory, arguing that the analysis of narrative truth may be grounded in the neo-Darwinian paradigm which forms the empirical backbone behind his analytic approach. Literature, Analytically Speaking provides a series of revolutionary precepts designed to capture the ways in which we do interpret (and ought to interpret) works of literature. Reflecting a resounding shift from the poststructuralist paradigm, Swirski’s lively and colorful presentation, backed up by a dazzling variety of examples and case studies, reconceptualizes the aesthetics of literature and literary studies.