Introducing Literary Criticism: A Graphic Guide
- ISBN-10
- 1848319053
- ISBN-13
- 9781848319059
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 176
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-02-04
- Publisher
- Icon Books Ltd
- Author
- Owen Holland
Description
From Plato to Virginia Woolf, Structuralism to Practical Criticism, Introducing Literary Criticism charts the history and development of literary criticism into a rich and complex discipline. Tackling disputes over the value and meaning of literature, and exploring theoretical and practical approaches, this unique illustrated guide will help readers of all levels to get more out of their reading.
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