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Literary Theory: The Basics

by Daniel Chandler, Hans Bertens · 2000

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Providing the ideal first step in understanding the often bewildering world of literary theory, this text is an easy to follow and clearly presented introduction to this fascinating area.

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philosophyphilosophyMore like thisLess of thisliterary criticismliterary criticismMore like thisLess of this
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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 272 pages

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