An introduction to criticism [electronic resource] : literature, film, culture / Michael Ryan.
2012
PN81 .L93 2012eb
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Title
An introduction to criticism [electronic resource] : literature, film, culture / Michael Ryan.
Author
Ryan, Michael, 1951-
ISBN
9781444357042 (electronic book)
1444357042 (electronic book)
9781405182829
9781405182836
1444357042 (electronic book)
9781405182829
9781405182836
Publication Details
Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, Mass. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xii, 193, [16] p. of plates) ill. (some col.)
Item Number
9786613407795
Call Number
PN81 .L93 2012eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
801/.95
Summary
"An accessible and thorough introduction to literary theory and contemporary critical practice, this book is an essential resource for beginning students of literary criticism. Covers traditional approaches such as formalism and structuralism, as well as more recent developments in criticism such as evolutionary theory, cognitive studies, ethical criticism, and ecocriticism Offers explanations of key works and major ideas in literary criticism and suggests key elements to look for in a literary text Also applies critical approaches to various examples from film studies Enables students to build a critical framework and write analytically "-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes index.
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Introduction to criticism.
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