Literary Theory: The Basics
- ISBN-10
- 0415186641
- ISBN-13
- 9780415186643
- Series
- Literary Theory
- Category
- Criticism
- Pages
- 269
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Authors
- Johannes Willem Bertens, Hans Bertens
Description
This accessible guide provides the ideal first step in understanding literary theory.
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