Critical Theory Since Plato
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This outstanding anthology traces major critical statements from classic theorists like Plato to the contemporary. This standard historical textbook in the field focuses on important individual... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0155161431
ISBN13:9780155161436
Release Date:January 1992
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Length:1296 Pages
Weight:3.37 lbs.
Dimensions:1.6" x 7.6" x 9.5"
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Great textbook for a cheap price
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
The more recent editions are too expensive, pricing close to $200. I bought it for $10 for a theory/criticism class and I'm glad I did.
Very good
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
The class was horrible, but that's not the book seller's fault. The copy was pristine and arrived in more than the time promised! Very satisfied!
Valuable for generations
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This was a frightening book when I had to read it in my LitTheory class. Now I'm so glad I held on to it. It's in my "desert island books " collection along with the Bible, complete works of Shakespeare and a dictionary. It's the volume Harold Bloom probably wishes he'd put together. Don't let the vast panorama of ideas intimidate you. This tome is meant to be read a little bit at a time. It's a very "back to basics" experience. These ideas comprise the alchemical components of literary thought. Ideally, this is the book you return to in the course of reading whatever literature you fancy. Use it as a touchstone to help you discern, appreciate, and quite plainly, enjoy the art of literature.
Critical Critical Theory
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
The title says it all. Hazard Adams has compiled a collection of essays, dialogs, excerpts, etc. from Plato to Postmodernism. The selections made could be called the critical pieces of Critical Theory.I purchased this book to accompany a college level course on Literary Theory, and it served excellently in that capacity. This book is not, however, self-explanatory. You should have some kind of background in theory before diving into this book. The introductions to the book, and to the beginning of each selection are generally enlightening, but still require some basic knowledge of the field. If you haven't had a formal introduction to theory, you may want to purchase a guide, or take a course on it before beginning this book.However, if you have a good grasp of basic theory, this is an excellent book to help guide you deeper into the field.
Adams presents a useful srvey of critical history.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
In Critical Theory Since Plato, Hazard Adams surveys the history of criticsm from Plato through the post-structuralists. Considering the exhaustive nature of his topic, Adams does a good job of presenting a balanced view of the subject. The essays are arranged chronologically, allowing the reader to survey not only a particular author, but the development of critical theory as well. Each essay is prefaced by an introduction by Adams. These introductions are helpful to a newcomer to the subject. A student with no experience working with critical theory, though, may also find it helpful to purchase a critical theory handbook, such as those available by Eagleton. Still, there is no substitute for the original sources, and Adams has compiled a useful, lively textbook. See also Critical Theory Since 1965 by the same author.
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