Using Critical Theory: How to Read and Write About Literature - Hardcover

Tyson, Lois (Grand Valley State University, USA)

 
9780415616164: Using Critical Theory: How to Read and Write About Literature
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415616166 ISBN 13: 9780415616164
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

Explaining both why theory is important and how to use it, Lois Tyson introduces beginning students of literature to this often daunting area in a friendly and approachable style. The new edition of this textbook is clearly structured with chapters based on major theories that students are expected to cover in their studies.

Key features include:

  • coverage of major theories including psychoanalysis, Marxism, feminism, lesbian/gay/queer theories, postcolonial theory, African American theory, and a new chapter on New Criticism (formalism)

  • practical demonstrations of how to use these theories on short literary works selected from canonical authors including William Faulkner and Alice Walker

  • a new chapter on reader-response theory that shows students how to use their personal responses to literature while avoiding typical pitfalls

  • new sections on cultural criticism for each chapter

  • new ‘further practice’ and ‘further reading’ sections for each chapter

  • a useful "next step" appendix that suggests additional literary titles for extra practice.

Comprehensive, easy to use, and fully updated throughout, Using Critical Theory is the ideal first step for students beginning degrees in literature, composition and cultural studies.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Lois Tyson is Professor of English at Grand Valley State University. She is the author of Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide and Learning for a Diverse World: Using Critical Theory to Read and Write about Literature.

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Verlag
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2011
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0415616166
ISBN 13 
9780415616164
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
350
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