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Very Short Introductions: Book 4
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What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? In fact, what is literature, and does it matter? These questions and more are addressed in Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction, a book which steers a clear path through a subject which is often perceived... read more
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Summary edit
Culler briefly explores literary theory.
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First Sentence edit
In literary and cultural studies these days, there has for some time been a lot of talk about theory--not theory of literature, mind you; just plain 'theory'.
Table of Contents edit
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
1. What is theory? 1
2. What is literature and does it matter? 19
3. Literature and cultural studies 43
4. Language, meaning, and interpretation 56
5. Rhetoric, poetics, and poetry 70
6. Narrative 83
7. Performative Language 95
8. Identity, identification, and the subject 109
9. Ethics and aesthetics 121
Appendix: Theoretical schools and movements 135
References 147
Further reading 155
Index 161
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 349 in Very Short Introductions. (publisher series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jonathan D. Culler (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 019285383X
Page Count: 150
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 019285383X
Page Count: 150
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 401
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsIt is safe for young kids, but I doubt they would enjoy it.
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