An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory

Bennett, Andrew

ISBN 10: 0582822955 / ISBN 13: 9780582822955

Editore: Longman, US, 2004

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A new edition of one of the market leading texts for those interested in cr itical theory and its effect on our reading of the English literary canon. Renowned for its accessible, witty style, the new edition is updated throug hout and contains four new chapters to reflect the continuing development o f the subject. * The key elements of this book that make it so popular are its clear, high ly accessible articulation of ideas, the wide range of texts used as illust rative examples, and its witty, humourous style. * Number 1 textbook on our Literature list. * Literary Theory & Criticism is the only major, core course in English dep artments - every Literature student will study it. * A new chapter on Creative Writing - currently the biggest 'growth area' in the Humanities in the UK.

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• Titolo: An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory
• Editore: Longman, US
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0582822955
• ISBN 13: 9780582822955
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Edizione: terza edizione
• Condizione: Very Good
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
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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.

* The key elements of this book that make it so popular are its clear, highly accessible articulation of ideas, the wide range of texts used as illustrative examples, and its witty, humourous style.

* Number 1 textbook on our Literature list.

* Literary Theory & Criticism is the only major, core course in English departments - every Literature student will study it.

* A new chapter on Creative Writing - currently the biggest 'growth area' in the Humanities in the UK.

Informazioni sull?autore

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.