Literary Theory and Criticism: An Introduction provides an accessible overview of major figures and movements in literary theory and criticism from antiquity to

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From Plato to Freud to ecocriticism, the book illustrates dozens of stimulating-and sometimes notoriously complex-perspectives for approaching literature and fi

This book provides a complete guide to analyzing literary works, from an introduction of basic principles to the finer details. Separated into three sections, t

This Guide introduces theory in a clear, accessible way, focusing on the major approaches and theorists.