Without a proper grasp of its relevant theories, approaches, and technical language, an effective analysis and interpretation of literature can be a daunting task. The Literary Theory Toolkit offers readers a rich compendium of key terms, concepts, and arguments necessary for the study of literature in a critical-theoretical context.
The Literary Theory Toolkit offers readers a rich compendium of key terms, concepts, and arguments necessary for the study of literature in a critical-theoretical context.
* Includes varied examples drawn from readily available literary texts spanning all periods and genres
* Features a chapter on performance, something not usually covered in similar texts
* Covers differing theories of the public sphere, ideology, power, and the social relations necessary for the understanding of approaches to literature