Waugh, Patricia
Modern Literary Theory: A Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9780340761915
- author:
- Waugh, Patricia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 233mm
- Genre:
- Literature: history & criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Modern Literary Theory: A Reader by Waugh and Rice provides an essential introduction to key theoretical approaches in modern literary theory. This updated edition includes new material, extracts from influential thinkers such as Marx, Freud, and de Beauvoir, and a section on contemporary critical debates.
The book's structure has been improved, offering students of literature and critical theory a comprehensive resource for understanding the subject. With its diverse range of essays and documents, Modern Literary Theory: A Reader is an ideal companion for anyone studying literary theory or seeking to deepen their understanding of modern literature.
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