A Practical Reader in Contemporary Literary Theory by Peter Brooker

A Practical Reader in Contemporary Literary Theory by Peter Brooker

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Summary

This introductory reader offers an introduction to the major theoretical schools in twentieth century literary theory. It focuses on common literary texts presenting practical examples of essays by the literary theorists themselves. Four example essays are included for each author/text presented.

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A Practical Reader in Contemporary Literary Theory by Peter Brooker

This introduction to practicing literary theory is a reader consisting of extracts from critical analyses, largely by 20th century Anglo-American literary critics, set around major literary texts that undergraduate students are known to be familiar with. It is specifically targeted to present literary criticism through practical examples of essays by literary theorists themselves, on texts both within and outside the literary canon. Four example essays are included for each author/text presented.
Peter Brooker Peter Widdowson
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ISBN 13 9780134425672
ISBN 10 0134425677
Title A Practical Reader in Contemporary Literary Theory
Author Peter Brooker
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1996-04-01
Number of pages 508
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