Literary Theory: A Guide for the PerplexedA&C Black, 2006 M01 1 - 184 páginas This Guide for the Perplexed provides an advanced introduction to literary theory from basic information and orientation for the uninformed leading on to more sophisticated readings. It engages directly with the difficulty many students find intimidating, asking 'What is ''Literary Theory''?' and offering a clear, concise, accessible guide to the major theories and theorists, including: humanism; structuralism; poststructuralism; psychoanalytic approaches; feminist approaches; queer theory; ideology and discourse; new historicism; race and postcolonialism; postmodernism. The final chapter points to new directions in literary and cultural theory. |
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1 What is Literary Theory? | 1 |
2 Humanist Literary Theory | 10 |
3 Structuralism | 31 |
4 Deconstruction | 53 |
5 Psychoanalysis | 63 |
6 Feminism | 91 |
7 Queer Theory | 111 |
8 Ideology and Discourse | 126 |
9 Race and Postcolonialism | 147 |
10 Postmodernism | 164 |
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