Very Short Introductions: Book 4
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Liked It “An ept (opposite of inept) study and introduction of critical theory that fits in your backpack as easily as well as in your cranium. I found the chapters illuminating, even helpful, which is saying a great deal when one considers most of literary criticism.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “well, after reading this I am not really any wiser what literary theory is... the answer the book gives is "it depends"” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A very simple, very clear sketch of the swathe if theories that underpin literary criticism. A very good starter for literature students”
David B wrote this review 22 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“An ept (opposite of inept) study and introduction of critical theory that fits in your backpack as easily as well as in your cranium. I found the chapters illuminating, even helpful, which is saying a great deal when one considers most of literary criticism. ”
Mark V wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“well, after reading this I am not really any wiser what literary theory is... the answer the book gives is "it depends"”
jkdavies wrote this review Tuesday, November 1, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A difficult but informative read”
Bethanitely wrote this review Wednesday, October 26, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A great little book about literary theory and criticism. The scope is extremely broad, yet it still manages to maintain a sharp focus on the pertinent issues. The appendix of theoretical schools and movements was particularly useful. This isn't the best 'Very Short Introduction' that I've read, but it still ranks above most books of its type that purport to offer an introduction to field. ”
Rian wrote this review Saturday, April 30, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Eh... it was ok it was like Taco Bells meat filler for their tacos, the entire book could have been done in about 3 paragraphs, in his last chapter, the only other thing i liked about this book was the "schools" part other then that it was not very good.”
Jonathan H (so like i learned that girls like the dark and mystery type so i have decided to get a felony and become goth) wrote this review Tuesday, February 8, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a very helpful source, especially for those teaching the course to undergraduates.”
Nino wrote this review Tuesday, November 2, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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