Literary Theory
An Introduction
Book • 2008
This classic work provides a clear and engaging survey of all the major theories in literary studies, from structuralism in the 1960s to deconstruction.
Eagleton argues that literary theory is necessarily political and that the concept of 'literature' is determined by social and political forces.
The book covers various theoretical approaches, including formalism, psychoanalysis, and post-structuralism, and emphasizes the importance of understanding literature within its social context.
The 25th Anniversary edition includes a new preface by the author reflecting on the state of theory in academia today.
Eagleton argues that literary theory is necessarily political and that the concept of 'literature' is determined by social and political forces.
The book covers various theoretical approaches, including formalism, psychoanalysis, and post-structuralism, and emphasizes the importance of understanding literature within its social context.
The 25th Anniversary edition includes a new preface by the author reflecting on the state of theory in academia today.
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S1E33: Terry Eagleton (1): Introduction, What is Literature? | Literary Theory
