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Classic text in fiction criticism.
Explores how fiction transforms reader experiences.
Defines concepts like "implied author" and "unreliable narrator."
Includes extensive Afterword by Wayne C. Booth.
Corrects misunderstandings and clarifies key ideas.
Features updated Supplementary Bibliography by James Phelan.
Essential for advanced fiction studies and discussions.
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Thoroughly updated anthology of literary theory.
Includes influential texts from diverse fields.
Covers major schools from Formalism to Postcolonialism.
Features contributions from contemporary theorists.
Enhanced with editorial introductions for better understanding.
Comprehensive glossary of literary terms included.
Ideal resource for students and educators alike.
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Comprehensive anthology of literary theory and criticism.
Includes 191 pieces by 157 distinguished authors.
Forty-eight new selections from recent decades included.
Excellent overview of historical and contemporary theory.
Gold standard resource for students and scholars.
Up-to-date insights into literary theory's current state.
Essential for anyone studying literature and criticism.
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Comprehensive introduction to literary theory approaches.
Explores formalism, structuralism, and historicism concepts.
Covers ethnic, gender, and science studies perspectives.
Encourages diverse interpretations of literary texts.
Includes new literary texts and expanded sections.
Ideal companion to Literary Theory: An Anthology.
Updated third edition offers contemporary insights.
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Explores mimetic desire's impact on human relationships.
Analyzes works of renowned authors and thinkers.
Examines the historical suppression of mimetic desire.
Offers insights into societal collective self-awareness.
Engages with themes of order and disorder.
Relevant for students of literature and anthropology.
Promotes critical thinking about desire and society.
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Explores Romantic literature's origins and evolution.
Analyzes major poets' shared themes and expressions.
Connects literature to political and social changes.
Discusses traditional and revolutionary aspects of the era.
Examines secularization of theological concepts in literature.
Deepens understanding of Romantic ideas in modern context.
Offers insights into Western culture's intellectual trends.
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Explores identity transformation after trauma.
Discusses implications of destructive plasticity.
Engages with philosophical and literary references.
Examines split identities in traumatic experiences.
Considers ontology beyond essentialist perspectives.
Invites readers into a profound philosophical journey.
Reflects on the unpredictability of existence.
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Polemical monograph on literature's societal importance.
Explores contemporary literary education challenges.
Examines tragedy's representation of suffering and loss.
Analyzes texts from Sophocles to Sarah Kane.
Discusses tragedy's relation to comedy and politics.
Investigates religious discourse's impact on tragedy.
Affirms tragedy's role in humanist culture.
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Explores poststructuralist theory in literary criticism.
Guides readers through contemporary theoretical concepts.
Discusses roles of authors, readers, and texts.
Analyzes key theorists: Althusser, Barthes, Lacan, Derrida.
Emphasizes theory's impact on reading practices.
Updated edition includes new chapter and resources.
Ideal for students and scholars of literary studies.
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Comprehensive introduction to literary and cultural theory.
Updated fourth edition with expanded chapters and content.
Clarifies complex theories and technical language effectively.
Encourages personal idea development and critical thinking.
Includes new introduction and overview of contemporary theories.
Helps students navigate diverse theoretical approaches easily.
Trusted resource for over two decades in academia.
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Explores key concepts in literary theory.
Addresses literature's relationship with culture.
Utilizes accessible examples for comprehension.
Covers major schools: deconstruction, semiotics, postcolonial.
Includes discussions on trauma and ecocriticism.
Features updated bibliographies for further reading.
A guide for literature enthusiasts and students.
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Unique overview of narrative study approaches.
Contributions from international team of experts.
Explores storytelling across diverse media.
Analyzes character, dialogue, genre, and language.
Includes glossary of key narrative terms.
Essential resource for students and scholars.
Guides further research in various fields.
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Explores moral philosophy and ethical practice.
Questions identity and accountability in moral actions.
Engages with social theory and self-understanding.
Critiques the notion of a transparent moral self.
Highlights vulnerability and humility in ethical responsiveness.
Dialogues with influential philosophers like Adorno and Foucault.
Encourages critical reflection on societal norms.
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Explores diverse genres from fantastic literature.
Analyzes narrative structures and their differences.
Utilizes modern literary theory methods effectively.
Engages with works from Poe to Tolkien.
Stimulating resource for students and teachers alike.
Offers sharp critical intuition and clarity.
Essential for understanding fantastic fiction dynamics.
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Explores 19th-century America’s environmental insights.
Connects classic literature with contemporary ecological issues.
Challenges popular sustainability strategies and their impacts.
Highlights anti-consumerist frugality in Thoreau and Dickinson.
Investigates radical pet-keeping for social justice.
Encourages transformative ecological and social justice paradigms.
Rethinks environmental futures through unique literary pairings.
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Color: Against Sustainability
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Insights from over 40 successful writers.
Explores motives behind the writing process.
Contributions from diverse fields like poetry and journalism.
Arranged under three thought-provoking headings.
Candid and emotional essays reveal unique motivations.
Fresh approaches for aspiring and established writers.
Encourages understanding of writing as a necessity.
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In-depth analysis of Baldwin's "Sonny's Blues."
Explores Baldwin's life and artistic philosophy.
Scene-by-scene reading for deeper understanding.
Connects Baldwin's work to influential musicians.
Highlights biblical references and dramatic structure.
Insightful commentary from Tom Jenks.
Transforms life experiences into meaningful art.
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Comprehensive anthology of postcolonial theory insights.
Includes voices emerging since 9/11.
Addresses globalization, digital cultures, and neo-colonialism.
Geographical coverage from Ireland to Palestine.
Features classic texts and recent essays.
Engages with themes of gender and nation.
Edited by a distinguished postcolonial scholar.
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Explores psychoanalysis and its conceptual foundations.
Examines transference as a key psychoanalytic concept.
Investigates Jacques Lacan's influence on psychoanalysis.
Discusses the significance of speech in therapy.
Analyzes psychoanalysis's relationship with femininity.
Considers seduction and its implications in analysis.
Highlights women’s roles in psychoanalysis history.
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Explores magical realism through Deleuze's philosophy.
Analyzes key postcolonial literature and authors.
Challenges traditional definitions of magical realism.
Examines indiscernibility of difference in narratives.
Uses One Hundred Years of Solitude as a model.
Highlights impact on anglophone writers like Morrison.
Offers new perspectives on postcolonial literary studies.
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Masterful exploration of semiotics and communication.
Original theory on sign production and typology.
Addresses key issues in signification and communication.
Draws from various academic disciplines and scholarship.
Highly praised by leading experts in semiotics.
Significant English-language text on semiotic studies.
Raises intriguing questions about signs and meanings.
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Explores decolonization of Pacific cultures and identities.
Analyzes indigenous writers from Hawai‘i, Samoa, Aotearoa.
Examines history of colonization and its impacts.
Highlights cultural reclamation and political independence efforts.
Discusses colonial resistance in contemporary literature.
Encourages imagining new futures through storytelling.
Contributes to Pacific and Postcolonial Studies fields.
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Explores mourning in Homer's Iliad.
Analyzes unassuageable mourning's contemporary relevance.
Connects classical texts to modern poststructuralism.
Examines thanato-erotic themes in literature.
Highlights female perspectives on love and loss.
Offers insights from Dante to Milton.
Encourages a deeper understanding of eros in mourning.
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Comprehensive introduction to narrative theory methodologies.
Explores major figures and their influential ideas.
Situates narrative theory within intellectual history.
Examines story and discourse's formal relationship.
Highlights narrative theory's role in modern thought.
Descriptive system and critical form of analysis.
Reveals narrative theory's relevance in various fields.
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Explores language's role in consciousness.
Analyzes conversational speech and written texts.
Investigates flow of ideas through consciousness.
Discusses memory and imagination's impact on language.
Draws on decades of comprehensive research.
Explains linguistic phenomena like pronouns and tense.
Engages linguists, psychologists, and literary scholars alike.
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Authoritative guide to environmental literary criticism.
Explores origins in European pastoral literature.
Fifteen accessible essays by leading experts.
Covers ecofeminism, posthumanism, and climate change.
Includes chronology of key publications.
Essential for students and scholars alike.
Promotes interdisciplinary approaches to literature studies.
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Accessible introduction to complex deconstruction theories.
Engages open-minded readers with clear explanations.
Challenges traditional interpretations of texts and meanings.
Offers practical applications for literary analysis.
Encourages critical thinking and deeper understanding.
Suitable for students and general readers alike.
Comprehensive yet approachable for all audiences.
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Collection of vital contemporary poetics essays.
Explores diverse styles and innovative approaches.
Addresses race, gender, and class in poetry.
Highlights influential poets and their contributions.
Challenges traditional frameworks of poetic interpretation.
Celebrates poetic artifice and inherent indeterminacy.
Broadens understanding of modern poetic practices.
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