Thinking about texts : an introduction to English studies / Chris Hopkins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hopkins, Chris, 1960-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English literature--History and criticism--Theory, etc.

English literature.

Physical Description:

xiii, 395 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave, 2001.

Summary:

"Thinking About Texts" is an introductory textbook based on the premise that students are often baffled by their first encounters with contemporary literary theory. It simultaneously develops advanced skills in reading texts, and the ability to think in sophisticated ways about the conditions and concepts that surround and define interpretation in English Studies. Designed to bridge the gap between the ability to read texts and the ability to deploy critical theory, the book expands understanding of five key issues, using diverse textual examples, inter-active exercises and lucid discussion of possible answers--and their consequences.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 382-393) and index.

ISBN:

0333676076

0333676084

OCLC:

44727892