Critical Keywords in Literary and Cultural Theory

This book is an invaluable reference guide for students of literary and cultural studies which introduces over forty of the complex terms, motifs and concepts in literary and cultural theory today. - Gives students a brief introduction to each concept together with short quotations from the work of key thinkers and critics to stimulate discussion and guide genuine comprehension- Supplies helpful glosses and annotations for each term, concept or keyword which is discussed- Offers reflective, practical questions at the end of each entry to direct the student to consider a particular aspect of the quotations and the concept they address- Provides explanatory notes and bibliographies to aid further researchThis essential volume is ideal as both a dip-in reference book and a guide to literary theory for practical classroom use.>

Summary

This is a reference guide for students of literary and cultural studies which introduces over 40 of the complex terms, motifs and concepts in literary and cultural theory. It a brief introduction to each concept together with short quotations from the work of key thinkers and critics.

Product details

• Authors: Julian Wolfreys, WOLFREYS JULIAN
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.10.2003
• EAN: 9780333960592
• ISBN: 978-0-333-96059-2
• No. of pages: 295
• Series: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; B, Literary theory, Literature—Philosophy, Palgrave Business & Management Collection