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Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory

An introduction to literary and cultural theory for beginners. The emphasis is on theory in practice with exercises and questions to help the student understand the methodology and practice of literary theory. Topics covered include: liberal humanism; Marxism; new historicism; cultural materialism; postcolonialism; feminism; queer theory; structuralism; postmodernism; stylistics; psychoanalytic theory.

Setting
college
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 352 pages
Form
essays

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