Description: First published in 1983, Literary Theory: An Introduction is probably the best-selling work of literary criticism in the world today. It propelled its author to a position of such influence and controversy within the British academy that even Prince Charles once described him as "that dreadful Terry Eagleton". A quarter of a century on from its original publication, Literary Theory: An Introduction still conjures the subversion, excitement and exoticism that characterized theory through the 1960s and 70s, when it posed an unprecedented challenge to the literary establishment. Contemporary readers seeking to understand what literature is and what it is for will be inspired and entertained by Eagleton's deft synopses of the major movements in literary studies in the twentieth century. Eagleton has added a new preface to this anniversary edition to address more recent developments in literary studies, including what he describes as "the growth of a kind of anti-theory", and the idea that literary theory has been institutionalized. Insightful and enlightening, Literary Theory: An Introduction remains the essential guide to the field.
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EAN: 9781405179218
UPC: 9781405179218
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Item Length: 23.1 cm
Book Title: Literary Theory: an Introduction
Item Height: 230mm
Item Width: 158mm
Author: Terry Eagleton
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Literature
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Year: 2008
Item Weight: 354g
Number of Pages: 248 Pages