Reading lessons : an introduction to theory / Scott Carpenter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carpenter, Scott Dominic, 1958-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Literature.

Books and reading.

Criticism.

Physical Description:

xii, 174 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, [2000]

Summary:

This book introduces students to the ways literary theory can enhance their reading, and invites them to read in ways that are both personal and critically informed. "Reading Lessons" focuses on the playfulness of theory and on the compelling questions theory helps us to ask. Draws on popular examples from literature, film, advertising, television, and other media. For anyone interested in an introduction to literature and literary theory.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-167) and index.

ISBN:

0130211001

OCLC:

40881399