Criticism and Literary Theory 1890 to the Present

This book covers the period from Oscar Wilde to the most recent literary writing. It presents a coherent and accessible historical account of the major phases of twentieth-century British and American criticism, from 'decadent' aestheticism to feminist, deconstructionist and post-colonial theories. Special attention is given to new perspectives on Shakespearean criticism, theories of the novel and models of the literary canon, enabling more detailed study of the literary developments in these important areas. Unlike most guides to modern literary theory, its focus is firmly on developments within the English-speaking world.

Table des matières

1. Introduction 2. Descents from Decadence: 1890-19183. The Modernist Revolution: 1918-1945 4. Beyond the new Criticism: 1945-1968 5. Literary Theory and Textual Politics: Since 1968 Chronology
General Bibliographies Individual Authors Index

A propos de l'auteur

Chris Baldick

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Chris Baldick
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 21.01.2016
• EAN: 9781138137134
• ISBN: 978-1-138-13713-4
• Pages: 310
• Thème: Longman Literature In English Series
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Littérature générale et comparée; LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Literary theory, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000