I’m looking for a comprehensive book on literary theory and criticism which explains all the major theories. I need something that is easy to read and understand, straightforward and simple but at the same time not too reductionist. Not necessarily an anthology of critical essays but a book that explains these theories and perhaps could even include a list of those critical essays. Any suggestions?
Probably the best contemporary introduction is Literary Theory by Terry Eagleton. It has become a classic in the field, so much so that the publisher recently issued a 25th anniversary edition. However, it has been updated, although it’s hard to tell how recently it was based on the information on the Amazon.com website.
March 8th, 2010 at 7:52 am
Probably the best contemporary introduction is Literary Theory by Terry Eagleton. It has become a classic in the field, so much so that the publisher recently issued a 25th anniversary edition. However, it has been updated, although it’s hard to tell how recently it was based on the information on the Amazon.com website.
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