Key Concepts in Literary Theory - Brossura

Wolfreys, Julian; Womack, Kenneth; Robbins, Ruth

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ISBN 10: 074866839X ISBN 13: 9780748668397

Casa editrice: Edinburgh Univ Pr, 2013

Riassunto

Key Concepts in Literary Theory presents the student of literary and critical studies with a broad range of accessible, precise and authoritative definitions of the most significant terms and concepts currently used in psychoanalytic, poststructuralist, Marxist, feminist, and postcolonial literary studies. The volume also provides clear and useful discussions of the main areas of literary, critical and cultural theory, supported by bibliographies and an expanded chronology of major thinkers. Accompanying the chronology are short biographies of major works by each critic or theorist.

This 3rd edition is both revised and expanded and includes:
* 100+ additional terms and concepts, clearly defined
* the addition in particular of keywords from the social sciences, cultural studies and psychoanalysis and a broader selection of classical rhetorical terms
* an expanded chronology, with additional entries and a broader historical and cultural range
* expanded bibliographies including key texts by major critics.

This is a must-read for any student wishing to improve his or her critical writing.

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Informazioni sugli autori

Julian Wolfeys is Professor of English Literature at the University of Portsmouth, where he is also Director of the Centre for Studies in LIterature. He is author and editor of more than 40 books on nineteenth- and twentieth-century English literature and literary theory. Most recently he has published Dickens’s London and The Derrida Wordbook, both with Edinburgh University Press. He recently published his first novel, Silent Music.

Ruth Robbins is Professor of English and head of the School of Cultural Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University. She is the author of a number of books on both literature and theory, including most recently Oscar Wilde (2011).

Kenneth Womack is Professor of English at Monmouth University

Julian Wolfeys is author and editor of more than 40 books on 19- and 20-century English literature and literary theory. Most recently he has published Dickens's London and The Derrida Wordbook, both with Edinburgh University Press. He is Professor of Modern Literature and Culture at Loughborough University and he has recently published his first novel, Silent Music.

Ruth Robbins received all 3 of her degrees from the University of Warwick. She has taught widely in higher education in the UK and is now the head of Cultural Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University where she continues to contribute to modules in literary theory, in Victorian literature and the early 20th century.

Kenneth Womack is Professor of English and Integrative Arts at Penn State University's Altoona College, where he also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. He is the author of numerous works of nonfiction, including Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of the Beatles. He is also the author of two novels, John Doe No. 2 and the Dreamland Motel and The Restaurant at the End of the World.

Dalla quarta di copertina

Key concepts in literary theoryThird editionJulian Wolfreys, Kenneth Womack and Ruth RobbinsNew edition of bestselling A–Z guide to key topics and ideas in contemporary literary theoryThis glossary is the first port of call for the concise, reliable information that you might need about a key term, a given school or the key texts of a major thinker. More than 100 new definitions of terms are included for the first time, as well as updates to recent developments in critical schools of thought. Thorough and reliable, the third edition of Key Concepts in Literary Theory will help you broaden your critical vocabulary and your understanding of this exciting field of study.Key Features•Combines a glossary of key terms; introductions to schools of thought; and a guide to the key texts of the major thinkers•Thoroughly updated and revised•Provides expert guidance to the beginning student•Essential for those who are learning to think theoretically in literary studiesJulian Wolfreys is Professor of English Literature and Director of the Centre for Studies in Literature at Portsmouth University. He is author and editor of more than 40 books on nineteenth- and twentieth-century English literature and literary theory and has most recently published Dickens’s London and The Derrida Wordbook, both with Edinburgh University Press.Kenneth Womack is Professor of English and Integrative Arts at Penn State University’s Altoona College. He is the author of numerous works of nonfiction, including Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of the Beatles.Ruth Robbins is Professor of English and head of the School of Cultural Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University. She is the author of a number of books on both literature and theory, including most recently Oscar Wilde (2011).

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Edinburgh Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 074866839X
• ISBN 13: 9780748668397
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 187
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile