Studying Literary Theory: An Introduction

(Paperback, New Edition - 2nd edition)

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Like its previous edition, this book provides an accessible introductory guide to some of the most important aspects of literary theory, linking them to more tarditional terms and approaches. In doing so, it offers a fuller introduction to a wider range of literary theories, including post-structuralism, post-modernism, New Historicism, post-colonial theory, and theories of sexual identity. Additional theories are revised and extended in this edition with additional illustrative material.

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The explanations are lucid, helpfully contrasting the various theories. Choice (of the first edition)

Author Bio

Roger Webster is Professor of Literary Studies, Liverpool John Moores University