num_pages: 370
description: Presents the eleven basic schools of twentieth-century literary theory and criticism in their historical and philosophical contexts. Unlike other introductions to literary criticism, this text explores the philosophical assumptions of each school of criticism, provides a clear methodology for writing essays according to each school's beliefs and tenets, and features accessible student-generated sample essays.
language: English
title: Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice
titlecomplete: Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice
genres: Academic, Philosophy, School, Reference, Literature, Textbooks, Criticism, Theory, Nonfiction, Literary Criticism
ratings_count: 808
publisher: Pearson College Div