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Now in its fourth edition, Literary Theory: The Basics is an essential guide to the complicated and often confusing world of literary theory. Readers will encounter a broad range of topics from Marxist and feminist criticism to postmodernism, queer studies, and ecocriticism.

Literary Theory: The Basics shows, in an always lucid and accessible style, how literary theory and practice are connected, and considers key theories and approaches including:

  • humanist criticism;
  • structuralist and poststructuralist theory;
  • postcolonial theory;
  • posthumanism, ecocriticism, and animal studies;
  • digital humanities and print culture studies.

Literary theory has much to say about the wider world of humanities and beyond, and this guide helps readers to approach the many theories and debates with confidence. Expanded with updates throughout, this is the go-to guide for understanding literary theory today.

Literary Theory The Basics

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1/28/2024
      ISBN-13 9781032446929
      978-1032446929
      ISBN-10 1032446927
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: general

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Now in its fourth edition, Literary Theory: The Basics is an essential guide to the complicated and often confusing world of literary theory. Readers will encounter a broad range of topics from Marxist and feminist criticism to postmodernism, queer studies, and ecocriticism.

      Literary Theory: The Basics shows, in an always lucid and accessible style, how literary theory and practice are connected, and considers key theories and approaches including:

      • humanist criticism;
      • structuralist and poststructuralist theory;
      • postcolonial theory;
      • posthumanism, ecocriticism, and animal studies;
      • digital humanities and print culture studies.

      Literary theory has much to say about the wider world of humanities and beyond, and this guide helps readers to approach the many theories and debates with confidence. Expanded with updates throughout, this is the go-to guide for understanding literary theory today.

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