Literary theory
Subtitle: a very short introduction
By: Jonathan Culler
Edition: 2nd ed., fully updated new ed.
Series: Very short introductions -- 4; Very short introductions
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 165
ISBN-13: 9780199691340
Subjects: Criticism
Description: Culler offers insights into theories about the nature of language and meaning, looks at whether literature is a form of self-expression or a method of appeal to an audience, and outlines the ideas behind deconstruction and semiotics.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-153) and index