An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory
Author | : Andrew Bennett |
Publisher | : Pearson Education |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 0582822955 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780582822955 |
Rating | : 4/5 (955 Downloads) |
Download or read book An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory written by Andrew Bennett and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2004 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of one of the market leading texts for those interested in critical theory and its effect on our reading of the English literary canon. Renowned for its accessible, witty style, the new edition is updated throughout and contains four new chapters to reflect the continuing development of the subject. * The key elements of this book that make it so popular are its clear, highly accessible articulation of ideas, the wide range of texts used as illustrative examples, and its witty, humourous style. * Number 1 textbook on our Literature list. * Literary Theory & Criticism is the only major, core course in English departments - every Literature student will study it. * A new chapter on Creative Writing - currently the biggest 'growth area' in the Humanities in the UK.