Literary theory : a guide for the perplexed
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Literary theory : a guide for the perplexed
(Guides for the perplexed series)(Literary studies)
Bloomsbury Academic, 2013, c2006
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Description based on: 2015
"First published in 2006 by the Continuum International..."--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This "Guide for the Perplexed" provides an advanced introduction to literary theory from basic information and orientation for the uninformed leading on to more sophisticated readings. It engages directly with the difficulty many students find intimidating, asking 'What is "Literary Theory"?' and offering a clear, concise, accessible guide to the major theories and theorists, including: humanism; structuralism; poststructuralism; psychoanalytic approaches; feminist approaches; queer theory; ideology and discourse; new historicism; race and postcolonialism; and postmodernism. The final chapter points to new directions in literary and cultural theory.
Table of Contents
- 1. What is "Literary Theory?"
- 2. Humanist Literary Theory
- 3. Structuralism
- Interlude: Humanism, Structuralism, Poststructuralism
- 4. Deconstruction
- 5. Psychoanalyses
- Interlude: 'Self' to 'Subject'
- 6. Feminisms
- 7. Queer Theory
- Interlude: History to Historicism
- 8. Ideology and Discourse
- 9. Race and Postcolonialist Theories
- 10. Postmodernism
- Coda - 'Now what?'
- Bibliography
- Index.
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