Literary theory : an introduction / Terry Eagleton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eagleton, Terry, 1943-

Contributor:

Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criticism--History--20th century.

Criticism.

History.

Literature--History and criticism--Theory, etc.

Literature.

Physical Description:

x, 234 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, Minn. : University of Minnesota Press, 1996.

Summary:

This classic work is designed to cover all of the major movements in literary studies during this century. Noted for its clear, engaging style and unpretentious treatment, Literary Theory has become the introduction of choice for anyone interested in learning about the world of contemporary literary thought. The second edition contains a major new survey chapter that addresses developments in cultural theory since the book's original publication in 1983, including feminist theory, postmodernism, and poststructuralism.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-223) and index.

ISBN:

081661251X

OCLC:

36033642