Introducing Literary Theories is an ideal introduction for those
coming to literary theory for the first time. It provides an
accessible introduction to the major theoretical approaches in
chapters covering: Bakhtinian Criticism, Structuralism, Feminist
Theory, Marxist Literary Theories, Reader-Response Theories,
Psychoanalytic Criticism, Deconstruction, Poststructuralism, New
Historicism, Cultural Materialism, Postcolonial Theory, Gay
Studies/ Queer Theories, Cultural Studies and Postmodernism. A
table of contents arranged by theoretical method and a second
arranged by key texts offer the reader alternative pathways through
the volume and a general introduction, which traces the history and
importance of literary theory, complete the introductory material.
In each of the following chapters, the authors provide a clear
presentation of the theory in question and notes towards a reading
of a key text to help the student understand both the methodology
and the practice of literary theory. The texts used for
illustration include: In Memoriam A. H. H., Middlemarch, Mrs
Dalloway, Paradise Lost, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man,
Prospero's Books, The Swimming Pool Library and The Tempest. Every
chapter ends with a set of questions for further consideration, an
annotated bibliography and a supplementary bibliography while a
glossary of critical terms completes the book. Derived and adapted
from the successful foundation textbook, Literary Theories: A
Reader and Guide, Introducing Literary Theories is a highly
readable, self-contained and comprehensive guide that succeeds in
making contemporary theory easily understandable. Each chapter
provides: ~ An overview of the theory ~ Notes towards readings of
canonical literary texts ~ Questions for further consideration ~ An
annotated bibliography ~ A supplementary bibliography Features *
Complex ideas are clearly explained * A double table of contents
provides different ways of navigating through the volume * Coverage
of the theories is balanced with analysis of key texts * Questions
at the end of each chapter direct the reader to consider further
theoretical matters and to making theoretically informed readings
of literary texts * Includes full guidance about further reading *
Offers an ideal guide for students at all levels who are new to
literary theory as well as general readers * Provides a Glossary of
critical terms for easy reference
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