Like its previous edition, this book provides an accessible introductory guide to some of the most important aspects of literary theory, linking them to more traditional terms and approaches. In doing so, it offers a fuller introduction to a wider range of literary theories, including post-structuralism, post-modernism, New Historicism, post-colonial theory, and theories of sexual identity. Additional theories are revised and extended in this edition with additional illustrative material.

This book provides an accessible introductory guide to some of the most important aspects of literary theory, linking them to more traditional terms and approaches.

About the Author
Roger Webster is Professor of Literary Studies, Liverpool John Moores University

Reviews
'The explanations are lucid, helpfully contrasting the various theories.' Choice (of the first edition)



Book Information
ISBN 9780340584996
Author Roger Webster
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Hodder Arnold
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 135mm * 10mm