This classic work covers all of the major movements in literary studies in this century. Noted for its clear, engaging style and unpretentious treatment, literary theory has become the introduction of choice for anyone interested in learning about the world of contemporary literary thought. on the twenty-fifth anniversary of literary theory's debut, Terry Eagleton reflects on the state of theory in academia today, the growth of antitheory (itself an interesting theoretical subject), its common-if problematic-place among survey course work, and theory's continued relevance to scholarly pursuits. In this contemporary, retrospective moment, as scholars critically analyze the incredibly broad impact of the theoretical movement, literary theory

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Author: Terry Eagleton
ISBN: 9780631132592
Format: Paperback
Pages: 244