The Literary Theory Handbook

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The Literary Theory Handbook introduces studentsto the history and scope of literary theory, showing them how toperform literary analysis, and providing a greater understanding ofthe historical contexts for different theories. * A new edition of this highly successful text, which includesupdated and refined chapters, and new sections on contemporarytheories * Far reaching in its inclusion of a detailed history of theoryand in-depth discussions of major theories and movements * Four distinct perspectives on theory--historical,thematic, biographical, practical--are carefully intertwined,so that key concepts, terms and ideas are developed in differentcontexts and cross-referenced, in the text and in the index. * Includes alphabetically-arranged biographies designed for quickreference, and sample readings to illustrate the practicalapplication of theory

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Gregory Castle

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"Gregory Castle's Literary Theory Handbook bringshis account of theory up to the minute, practically,incorporating--and relating to one another--the most significantdevelopments in literary and cultural theory of the twenty-firstcentury (cognitive theory, the new materialism, disability studies,ecocriticism and animal studies). Castle does justice to thecomplexity of the issues he covers (his handling of deconstructionand Lacanian psychoanalytic theory is admirable), and one has tomarvel at both the impartiality of his account and the lucidity ofhis writing, with a clear sense throughout of his audience and ofwhat needs to be said."--David Richter,CUNY "Comprehensive and clear, Castle's Handbook is essentialfor students seeking accessible and thorough summaries of all ofthe schools of contemporary critical thought and analysis. Each chapter covers a lot of material, and each isbeautifully written."--Michael Ryan, TempleUniversity
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