My Account
Log in Registration
All
Cart
Highlights
Fiction Books
Non-Fiction Books
Children's Books
Rare Books
Music
DVD & Blu-Ray
Video Games
Category
Wishlists
Cart
All
Free Shipping in Australia
Trustpilot
Proud to be B-Corp

Literary Theory: The Basics Hans Bertens (Utrecht University, the Netherlands)

Literary Theory: The Basics By Hans Bertens (Utrecht University, the Netherlands)

Literary Theory: The Basics by Hans Bertens (Utrecht University, the Netherlands)

Reviews:
$15.49
Condition - Very Good
Only 4 left
Very GoodWell Read

Summary

Exploring a range of topics from Marxist and feminist criticism to post-modernism and new historicism, this book includes coverage of: the developments in post-colonial and cultural theory; literature and sexuality; the latest schools of thought, including eco-criticism and post-humanism; and, the future of literary theory and criticism.

Literary Theory: The Basics Summary

Literary Theory: The Basics by Hans Bertens (Utrecht University, the Netherlands)

With a new introduction and fully updated pointers to further reading, this second edition of Hans Bertens' bestselling book is a must-have guide to the world of literary theory.

Exploring a broad range of topics from Marxist and feminist criticism to post-modernism and new historicism it includes new coverage of:

  • the latest developments in post-colonial and cultural theory
  • literature and sexuality
  • the latest schools of thought, including eco-criticism and post-humanism
  • the future of literary theory and criticism.

Literary Theory: The Basics is an essential purchase for anyone who wants to know what literary theory is and where it is going.

Literary Theory: The Basics Reviews

'Clear, vigorous and often creatively provocative, Hans Bertens's historical overview of western literary theory is one of the very best introductions currently available.' - Michael Worton, University College London, UK

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Reading for meaning 1. practical criticism Chapter 2: Reading for form I. formalism and early structuralism, 1914-1960 Chapter 3: Reading for form II. french structuralism, 1950-1975 Chapter 4: Political Reading. the 1970s and 1980s Chapter 5: The Poststructuralist Revolution. Derrida, deconstruction and postmodernism Chapter 6: Postructuralism continued. Foucault, Lacan, french femenism Chapter 7: Literature and culture. The new historicism and cultural imperialism Chapter 8: Postcolonial criticism and theory. Chapter 9: Sexuality, literature and cultural materialism. Chapter 10: Ecocriticism.

Additional information

GOR002864326
9780415396714
0415396719
Literary Theory: The Basics by Hans Bertens (Utrecht University, the Netherlands)
Hans Bertens (Utrecht University, the Netherlands)
The Basics
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2007-10-04
254
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Literary Theory: The Basics