Key Terms in Literary Theory (Paperback, Annotated edition)

This is a guide to key terms in literary theory - designed to make difficult terms, concepts and theorists accessible and understandable. Students of literature, film and cultural studies need to understand key theoretical terms and concepts but often find it hard to get to grips with exactly what they mean. This book provides precise definitions of terms and concepts in literary theory, along with explanations of the major movements and figures in literary and cultural theory and an extensive bibliography. It is designed for the student who needs to know what a particular term means, how it is used, and where it comes from, and enables them to apply the terms and concepts to their own investigations. The three part structure provides clear definitions of key terms and ideas, introductions to major figures including biographical and historical overviews and an annotated guide to important works. This invaluable resource provides readers with an easily accessible and comprehensive reference guide to literary and cultural theory. "The Key Terms series" offers undergraduate students clear, concise and accessible introductions to core topics. Each book includes a comprehensive overview of the key terms, concepts, thinkers and texts in the area covered and ends with a guide to further resources.

General

Imprint:	Continuum Publishing Corporation
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Key Terms
Release date:	May 2012
First published:	May 2012
Authors:	Mary Klages
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8264-4267-3
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary theory
LSN:	0-8264-4267-6
Barcode:	9780826442673

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