An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory

An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory

by Dr Andrew Bennett (Author), Dr Andrew Bennett (Author), Prof Nicholas Royle (Author)

Synopsis

An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory offers a new way of thinking about literature and what is involved in reading critically. Literary theory is a core subject in the study of literature.But theory - especially when it takes the form of 'isms' - can often be intimidating or boring for students. Bennett & Royle have avoided simply giving potted summaries of 'isms' and instead present brief essays on a range of key critical concepts all of which have more or less familiar names. These concepts are put into practice through readings of particular literary texts.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 360
Edition: 3
Publisher: Longman
Published: 10 Jun 2004

ISBN 10: 0582822955
ISBN 13: 9780582822955
Book Overview: A new edition of one of the market leading texts for those interested in critical theory and its effect on our reading of the English literary canon. Renowned for its accessible, witty style, the new edition is updated throughout and contains four new chapters to reflect the continuing development of the subject.

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'I don't know of any book that could, or does, compete with this one. It is irreplaceable' Richard Rand, University of Alabama '!this excellent book is very well-written and an outstanding introduction to literary studies. One of the most stimulating introductions available' Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London
Author Bio
The authors have wide experience of teaching literature and literary theory at universities in Britain, Finland and Denmark. Andrew Bennett is currently Professor of English at the University of Bristol. He has also authored: 'Romantic Poets and the Culture of Posterity' (CUP) and 'Katherine Mansfield' (Northcote House, 2003). Nicholas Royle is currently Professor of English at the University of Sussex. He is the author of: 'The Uncanny: An Introduction' (MUP) and 'Jacques Derrida' in the Routledge Critical Thinkers Series.