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Beginning theory : an introduction to literary and cultural theory / Peter Barry.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Series: BeginningsPublication details: New York : Manchester University Press, 2002Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xiii, 290 p. ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9780719062681
  • 0719062683
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 801/.95
LOC classification:
  • PN 81  B281b 2002
Contents:
Introduction 1. Theory before 'theory' - liberal humanism 2. Structuralism 3. Post-structuralism and deconstruction 4. Postmodernism 5. Psychoanalytic criticism 6. Feminist criticism 7. Lesbian/gay criticism 8. Marxist criticism 9. New historicism and cultural materialism 10. Postcolonial criticism 11. Stylistics 12. Narratology 13. Eco-criticism Appendices Where do we go from here?
Summary: An introduction to literary and cultural theory for beginners. The emphasis is on allowing readers to develop their own ideas once they have grasped the basic principles. This updated edition incorporates recent developments in literary theory since the original publication in 1985.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Humanidades Humanidades (4to. Piso) PN 81 B281b 2002 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000072636

Previous edition: 1995.

Introduction 1. Theory before 'theory' - liberal humanism 2. Structuralism 3. Post-structuralism and deconstruction 4. Postmodernism 5. Psychoanalytic criticism 6. Feminist criticism 7. Lesbian/gay criticism 8. Marxist criticism 9. New historicism and cultural materialism 10. Postcolonial criticism 11. Stylistics 12. Narratology 13. Eco-criticism Appendices Where do we go from here?

An introduction to literary and cultural theory for beginners. The emphasis is on allowing readers to develop their own ideas once they have grasped the basic principles. This updated edition incorporates recent developments in literary theory since the original publication in 1985.

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