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Encyclopedia Of Contemporary Literary Theory: Approaches, Scholars, Terms (Theory / Culture)
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The Last Half Of The Twentieth Century Has Seen The Emergence Of Literary Theory As A New Discipline. As With Any Body Of Scholarship, Various Schools Of Thought Exist, And Sometimes Conflict, Within It. I.R. Makaryk Has Compiled A Welcome Guide To The Field. Accessible And Jargonfree, The Encyclopedia Of Contemporary Literary Theory Provides Lucid, Concise Explanations Of Myriad Approaches To Literature That Have Arisen Over The Past Forty Years.Some 170 Scholars From Around The World Have Contributed Their Expertise To This Volume. Their Work Is Organized Into Three Parts. In Part I, Forty Evaluative Essays Examine The Historical And Cultural Context Out Of Which New Schools Of And Approaches To Literature Arose. The Essays Also Discuss The Uses And Limitations Of The Various Schools, And The Key Issues They Address.Part Ii Focuses On Individual Theorists. It Provides A More Detailed Picture Of The Network Of Scholars Not Always Easily Pigeonholed Into The Categories Of Part I. This Second Section Analyses The Individual Achievements, As Well As The Influence, Of Specific Scholars, And Places Them In A Larger Critical Context.Part Iii Deals With The Vocabulary Of Literary Theory. It Identifies Significant, Complex Terms, Places Them In Context, And Explains Their Origins And Use.Accessibility Is A Key Feature Of The Work. By Avoiding Jargon, Providing Minibibliographies, And Crossreferencing Throughout, Makaryk Has Provided An Indispensable Tool For Literary Theorists And Historians And For All Scholars And Students Of Contemporary Criticism And Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Literary Theory? A: The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Literary Theory focuses on various schools of literary theory that emerged in the latter half of the twentieth century, providing accessible explanations of these approaches.
- Q: Who is the author of this encyclopedia? A: The author of the encyclopedia is Irena Makaryk, who compiled contributions from approximately 170 scholars worldwide.
- Q: What are the three main sections of the encyclopedia? A: The three main sections are: Part I, which contains evaluative essays on the historical context of literary theory; Part II, which profiles individual theorists; and Part III, which explains significant terms in literary theory.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have some signs of wear but is still usable.
- Q: How many pages does the encyclopedia have? A: The encyclopedia contains a total of 656 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in literary theory? A: Yes, the encyclopedia is designed to be accessible and jargon-free, making it suitable for beginners as well as scholars and students.
- Q: When was the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Literary Theory published? A: The encyclopedia was published on April 19, 1993.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any bibliographies included in the encyclopedia? A: Yes, the encyclopedia includes mini-bibliographies that provide additional resources for further reading.
- Q: How does the encyclopedia address different schools of thought in literary theory? A: The encyclopedia examines the various schools of thought through essays that discuss their historical and cultural contexts, uses, and limitations.