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Literary Theory: An Introduction (Paperback)
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Short Description for Literary TheoryFirst published in 1983, Literary Theory: An Introduction is probably the best-selling work of literary criticism in the world today. It propelled its author to a position of such influence and controversy within the British academy that even Prince Charles once described him as "that dreadful Terry Eagleton".
Full description- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
- Published: 29 February 2008
- Format: Paperback 248 pages
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- Categories: Literature: History & Criticism | Literary Theory
- ISBN 13: 9781405179218 ISBN 10: 140517921X
- Sales rank: 54,069
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A quarter of a century on from its original publication, Literary Theory: An Introduction still conjures the subversion, excitement and exoticism that characterized theory through the 1960s and 70s, when it posed an unprecedented challenge to the literary establishment. Eagleton has added a new preface to this anniversary edition to address more recent developments in literary studies, including what he describes as "the growth of a kind of anti-theory", and the idea that literary theory has been institutionalized. Insightful and enlightening, Literary Theory: An Introduction remains the essential guide to the field. *25th Anniversary Edition of Terry Eagleton's classic introduction to literary theory * First published in 1983, and revised in 1996 to include material on developments in feminist and cultural theory * Has served as an inspiration to generations of students and teachers * Continues to function as arguably the definitive undergraduate textbook on literary theory * Reissue includes a new foreword by Eagleton himself, reflecting on the impact and enduring success of the book, and on developments in literary theory since it was first published
