The Literary Theory Toolkit

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A Compendium of Concepts and Methods

By Herman Rapaport

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The Literary Theory Toolkit provides a comprehensive collection of key terms, concepts, and arguments essential for studying literature through a critical-theoretical lens. It draws on examples from a broad range of literary texts across periods and genres, uniquely includes a chapter dedicated to performance, and explores theories of the public sphere, ideology, power, and social relations integral to literary approaches.
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Ideal for upper-level undergraduates, postgraduate students, and scholars in literary studies seeking an accessible yet thorough guide to contemporary literary theory and criticism.

Without a proper grasp of its relevant theories, approaches, and technical language, an effective analysis and interpretation of literature can be a daunting task. The Literary Theory Toolkit offers readers a rich compendium of key terms, concepts, and arguments necessary for the study of literature in a critical-theoretical context.

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The Literary Theory Toolkit offers readers a rich compendium of key terms, concepts, and arguments necessary for the study of literature in a critical-theoretical context.

Includes varied examples drawn from readily available literary texts spanning all periods and genres.
Features a chapter on performance, something not usually covered in similar texts.
Covers differing theories of the public sphere, ideology, power, and the social relations necessary for the understanding of approaches to literature.

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Critics praise Rapaport's work as a clearly written and highly recommended compendium suitable for upper-division undergraduates and beyond. It is recognised as a masterful, lucid, and original introduction to literary theory that rigorously and entertainingly illustrates how theory shapes literary study. The book is valued for its perceptive insights, inclusion of avant-garde writing and performance art, and attention to social and political contexts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405170475

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Herman Rapaport is Reynolds Professor of English, Wake Forest University, North Carolina, USA. He has published several books on aspects of Jacques Derrida's work and is currently doing research in the Derrida archives for a forthcoming project Archival Derrida.