Description
This third edition of Hans Bertens' bestselling book is an essential guide to the often confusing and complicated world of literary theory. Exploring a broad range of topics from Marxist and feminist criticism to postmodernism and new historicism Literary Theory: The Basics covers contemporary topics including:
- reception theory and reader response theory
- the new criticism of postmodernism
- the 'after theory' debate
- post-humanism, biopolitics and animal studies
- aesthetics
Literary Theory: The Basics helps readers to approach the many theories and debates in this field with confidence. Now with updated case studies and further reading this is an essential purchase for anyone who strives to understand literary theory today.
Author: Hans Bertens
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 10/09/2013
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780415538077
ISBN10: 0415538076
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Semiotics & Theory
- Literary Criticism | Reference
- Political Science | General
About the Author
Hans Bertens is Professor of Comparative Literature at Utrecht University, the Netherlands.
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