Literary Theory - (How to Study Literature) 3rd Edition by Michael Ryan (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction, Third Edition, presents a comprehensive introduction to thefull range of contemporary approaches to the study of literature and culture, from formalism, structuralism, and historicism to ethnic, gender, and science studies.Introduces students to a variety of contemporary approaches to the study of literature and cultureDemonstrates how the varying perspectives on texts can lead to different interpretations of the same workFeatures numerous updates that include new literary texts, new and expanded sectionsRepresents the ideal accompaniment to the upcoming Third Edition of LiteraryTheory: An Anthology
- About the Author: Michael Ryan is Professor of Film and Media Arts at Temple University.
- 304 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Semiotics & Theory
- Series Name: How to Study Literature
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About the Book
"Covers all the major schools and methods that make up the dynamic field of literary theory, from Formalism to Postcolonialism."--Book Synopsis
Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction, Third Edition, presents a comprehensive introduction to thefull range of contemporary approaches to the study of literature and culture, from formalism, structuralism, and historicism to ethnic, gender, and science studies.
Introduces students to a variety of contemporary approaches to the study of literature and culture
Demonstrates how the varying perspectives on texts can lead to different interpretations of the same work
Features numerous updates that include new literary texts, new and expanded sections
Represents the ideal accompaniment to the upcoming Third Edition of Literary
Theory: An Anthology
From the Back Cover
With detailed editorial introductions to each thematic section and a comprehensive glossary of key terms foliterary and cultural study, the new edition of Literary Theory: An Anthology will be an invaluable tool for anyone interested in the legacy and trajectory of this dynamic theoretical field. A definitive collection of classic and cutting-edge theoretical texts. The anthology encompasses all major theoretical schools and methods, including classic texts on Formalism, Structuralism, Marxism, Psychoanalysis, Deconstruction, Postcolonialism, and Feminism. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to include influential writing from innovative new thinkers in a range of areas, from disability studies and eco criticism to ethics and animal studies. This comprehensive scope enables students to familiarize themselves with the most recent developments in literary theory as well as the traditions from which these new theories are derived.
About the Author
Michael Ryan is Professor of Film and Media Arts at Temple University. His books include Marxism and Deconstruction (1982), Camera Politica: The Politics and Ideology of Contemporary American Film (with Douglas Kellner, 1986), Politics and Culture (1989), and Literary Theory: An Anthology (3nd edition, edited with Julie Rivkin).