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Texts And Contexts: Writing About Literature Presents A Userfriendly Introduction To Contemporary Critical Theoriesfrom New Criticism To Cultural Studiesas Part Of The Practice Of Analyzing And Writing About Literature. Some Of The Changes To The New Edition Include Enhanced Coverage Of Film And Other Genres Reflecting The Growing Interest In Film As An Academic Field And Engaging Students. New Sample Texts And Projects, All Classroomtested, Appear At The End Of Every Theory Chapter, Along With Guiding Questions To Offer More Practice For Students In Applying Critical Theory To Literary Texts. There Is More On Current Approaches To Literature, Including The Relationship Between Rhetoric And Readerresponse Criticism, Marxism, Postcolonialism, Queer Theory, Feminist Theory, And Africanamerican Studies.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Texts and Contexts: Writing About Literature with Critical Theory'? A: The book provides a user-friendly introduction to contemporary critical theories, covering various approaches to analyzing and writing about literature, including new criticism, cultural studies, and more.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Texts and Contexts: Writing About Literature with Critical Theory' is Steven Lynn.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 6th edition of the book, published on July 1, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book include sample texts and projects? A: Yes, the book includes new sample texts and projects at the end of every theory chapter, along with guiding questions for practice.
- Q: What critical theories are discussed in this book? A: The book discusses various critical theories, including rhetoric and reader-response criticism, Marxism, postcolonialism, queer theory, feminist theory, and African-American studies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is designed to engage students and support their understanding and application of critical theory to literary texts.
- Q: What changes have been made in the 6th edition of this book? A: The 6th edition features enhanced coverage of film and other genres, reflecting the growing interest in film as an academic field.
- Q: Can this book help with writing about literature? A: Yes, it serves as a practical guide for students to analyze and write about literature using contemporary critical theories.