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Informationen zum Autor Ryan is a young author who writes Christian books and articles. Klappentext With detailed editorial introductions to each thematic section and a comprehensive glossary of key terms foliterary and cultural study, the new edition of Literary Theory: An Anthology will be an invaluable tool for anyone interested in the legacy and trajectory of this dynamic theoretical field. A definitive collection of classic and cutting-edge theoretical texts. The anthology encompasses all major theoretical schools and methods, including classic texts on Formalism, Structuralism, Marxism, Psychoanalysis, Deconstruction, Postcolonialism, and Feminism. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to include influential writing from innovative new thinkers in a range of areas, from disability studies and eco criticism to ethics and animal studies. This comprehensive scope enables students to familiarize themselves with the most recent developments in literary theory as well as the traditions from which these new theories are derived. Zusammenfassung Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction! Third Edition! presents a comprehensive introduction to the full range of contemporary approaches to the study of literature and culture! from formalism! structuralism! and historicism to ethnic! gender! and science studies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Note to Teachers x Literary Theory: A Primer 1 Chapter 1 Russian Formalism, New Criticism, Poetics 20 An Introduction to Russian Formalism, New Criticism, Poetics 20 Exercise 1.1 William Shakespeare , King Lear 23 Exercise 1.2 Elizabeth Bishop , "The Moose" and "At the Fishhouses" 27 Exercise 1.3 F. Scott Fitzgerald , The Great Gatsby 39 Exercise 1.4 Alice Munro , "Royal Beatings" and "Wild Swans" 42 Exercise 1.5 The Wachowskis, The Matrix 44 Chapter 2 Structuralism, Linguistics, Narratology 48 An Introduction to Structuralism 48 Exercise 2.1 William Shakespeare , King Lear 58 Exercise 2.2 Elizabeth Bishop , "The Map" 60 Exercise 2.3 F. Scott Fitzgerald , The Great Gatsby 61 Exercise 2.4 Alice Munro , "The Progress of Love" 64 Exercise 2.5 John Ford , The Searchers 66 Chapter 3 Phenomenology, Reception, Ethics 69 An Introduction to Phenomenology, Reception, Ethics 69 Exercise 3.1 William Shakespeare , King Lear 72 Exercise 3.2 Elizabeth Bishop , "The Fish" 74 Exercise 3.3 F. Scott Fitzgerald , The Great Gatsby 74 Exercise 3.4 Alice Munro , "Material" 77 Exercise 3.5 Paul Gilroy , Michael Clayton 78 Chapter 4 Post-Structuralism 80 An Introduction to Post-Structuralism 80 Exercise 4.1 William Shakespeare , King Lear 88 Exercise 4.2 Elizabeth Bishop , "Over 2,000 Illustrations and a Complete Concordance" 98 Exercise 4.3 F. Scott Fitzgerald , The Great Gatsby 101 Exercise 4.4 Alice Munro , "Differently" 105 Exercise 4.5 Alfred Hitchcock , The Birds and Tom Tykwer , Run, Lola, Run 109 Chapter 5 Psychoanalysis and Psychology 113 An Introduction to Psychoanalysis and Psychology 113 Exercise 5.1 William Shakespeare , King Lear 120 Exercise 5.2 Elizabeth Bishop , "Sestina" and "In the Village" 123 Exercise 5.3 F. Scott Fitzgerald , The Great Gatsby 126 Exercise 5.4 Alice Munro , "Meneseteung" 127 Exercise 5.5 David Lynch , Blue Velvet 131 Chapter 6 Marxism and Critical Theory 134 An Introduction to Marxism and Critical Theory 134 Exercise 6.1 William Shakespeare , King Lear 139 Exercise 6.2 Elizabeth Bishop , "A Miracle for...
