Literary Theory: A Reintroduction

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Literary Theory: A Reintroduction introduces the current state of theory by placing it in its social, historical, and institutional contexts. Focuses on the period preceding the 'theory movement' of the 1970s and 1980s as well as the aftermath Asks questions about how and why literary theory evolved in the 20th century Discusses key figures such as F.R. Leavis, Raymond Williams, Jacques Derrida, Michel Foucault, Judith Butler and Alain Badiou Examines the influence of a wide range of topics in the field, from the Cold War to the culture wars

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1405136022

ISBN13:9781405136020

Release Date:January 2008

Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell

Length:248 Pages

Weight:1.14 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.0"

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Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections

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