Literary Theory: A Guide for the PerplexedThis 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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Contents
What is Literary Theory? | 1 |
Humanist Literary Theory | 10 |
Structuralism | 31 |
Humanism Structuralism Poststructuralism | 47 |
Deconstruction | 53 |
Psychoanalysis | 63 |
Feminism | 91 |
Queer Theory | 111 |
History to Historicism | 121 |
Race and Postcolonialism | 147 |
Postmodernism | 164 |
What Now? | 178 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Literary Theory: A Guide for the Perplexed Guides for the Perplexed |
| Author | Mary Klages |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | A&C Black, 2006 |
| ISBN | 0826490735, 9780826490735 |
| Length | 184 pages |
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