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An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory (Paperback)

by Dr Andrew Bennett (Author), Prof Nicholas Royle (Author)
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  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Longman; 3 edition (10 Jun 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0582822955
  • ISBN-13: 978-0582822955
  • Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.4 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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'I don't know of any book that could, or does, compete with this one. It is irreplaceable'

Richard Rand, University of Alabama

‘…this excellent book is very well-written and an outstanding introduction to literary studies. One of the most stimulating introductions available'

Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London


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An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory offers a new way of thinking about literature and what is involved in reading critically.

Literary theory is a core subject in the study of literature.But theory - especially when it takes the form of 'isms' - can often be intimidating or boring for students. Bennett & Royle have avoided simply giving potted summaries of 'isms' and instead present brief essays on a range of key critical concepts all of which have more or less familiar names. These concepts are put into practice through readings of particular literary texts.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring book that never becomes over-academic, 25 Oct 2002
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This review is from: An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory, 2nd Ed. (Paperback)
I found that this book was written with fluidity and verve, especially for a guide to crit. theory which can so often be starchy and inpenetrable. The topics discussed offer a superficial but fascinating look into various aspects of literature and from there point to intelligently selective further reading. Very useful for lit. degree students, as almost every facet of theory is discussed.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, comprehensive, easy to understand, fun., 13 Sep 2000
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This review is from: An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory, 2nd Ed. (Paperback)
I read this book in my first year of an English Literature degree course. It was the best guide to theory that I have read. It's divided into short, interesting, easy-to-digest chapters. The authors have a sense of humour and avoid excessive jargon, while still communicating a lot of information. I was only planning to read a couple of chapters but ended up reading the entire book. It's a great book to read if you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of some other theoretical books and would like to read something that is concise and at the same time varied in its content. I would recommend it to students and those who are just interested in literary theory.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, 5 Dec 2005
This book offers a real insight into the vast world of literary criticism and theory: it delves into fundamental subject areas, asking questions like, 'What is the text? Where does it begin?' Bennett & Royle consistently keep our interest (no mean feat in a book of this scope) and write concisely, intelligently and fluently. Case studies are used, so the theory really comes into play. I would recommend this book to anyone starting a course on literature or merely with an interest in the texts that make up our world. Particularly useful are the 'Further Reading' footnotes at the end of each chapter, which will advise you on texts to read according to what you found interesting about the subject. This is a relatively short book, but covers all its subject matter well and references other works which can provide a deeper insight. Don't expect to use this as a complete reference book; you will need to do some more reading, but as a comprehensive summary of modern literary theory this book is perfect.
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