Twentieth century literary theory : a reader / edited by K.M. Newton.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Newton, K. M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criticism--History--20th century.

Criticism.

History.

Physical Description:

xix, 306 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1997.

Summary:

Twentieth-Century Literary Theory is an ideal introduction for the beginning student. It includes 54 carefully selected and edited pieces, covering all the major critical approaches from Russian formalism to Postcolonialism and New Pragmatism. The editor provides an introduction to each theoretical approach covered putting the selected pieces in context. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0312175884

0312175892

OCLC:

36662945