{"product_id":"literary-theory-by-terry-eagleton-9781405179218","title":"Literary Theory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1983, \u003cem\u003eLiterary Theory: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e is probably the best-selling work of literary criticism in the world today. It propelled its author to a position of such influence and controversy within the British academy that even Prince Charles once described him as \"that dreadful Terry Eagleton.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA quarter of a century on from its original publication, \u003cem\u003eLiterary Theory: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e still conjures the subversion, excitement, and exoticism that characterised theory through the 1960s and 70s, when it posed an unprecedented challenge to the literary establishment. Contemporary readers seeking to understand what literature is and what it is for will be inspired and entertained by Eagleton's deft synopses of the major movements in literary studies in the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEagleton has added a new preface to this anniversary edition to address more recent developments in literary studies, including what he describes as \"the growth of a kind of anti-theory\", and the idea that literary theory has been institutionalised. Insightful and enlightening, \u003cem\u003eLiterary Theory: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e remains the essential guide to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371241947372,"sku":"9781405179218","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5f5b9619e020ee5b55ae215298512dc9.jpg?v=1773265452","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/literary-theory-by-terry-eagleton-9781405179218","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}