Literary Theory for Beginners by Mary Klages (English) Paperback Book

Description: Literary Theory for Beginners by Mary Klages, Frank Reynoso, Bill Brown Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Have you heard the terms structuralism and deconstruction and postmodernism but arent really sure what they mean? Have you taken a whole course on literary criticism but are still feeling lost? Heres the book you need to sort it all out--and enjoy doing so!In Literary Theory For Beginners, Mary Klages takes you into her classroom, cuts through the jargon, and explains the ABCs (and the DEFs as well) in terms you can get your head around. Her breadth of knowledge, her unique skills as a teacher, and the delightful illustrations of Frank Reynoso help us understand why literature matters, how it affects us, and how it reflects history, culture, and diversity. Here are ways of thinking about literature--not just reading it--methods of study and frameworks of interpretation from classical humanism all the way up to psychoanalysis, gender and queer theory, race, postcolonialism, and, yes, postmodernismWith wit and wisdom, Klages takes on the two most frequently asked questions about literature and makes it all fun:What does the work MEAN? (What is the deeper, hidden, or symbolic meaning? Did the author intend all these meanings? Are any and all meanings present in the text? Are all meanings equally valid?)What does the work DO? (Why is literature important? What effect does it have on the reader? How can literature be a force for social change?)So sit back, relax, and take it all in! Author Biography Mary Klages is an associate professor in the English Department of the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is the author of Literary Theory: A Guide for the Perplexed(Continuum, 2006) and Key Terms in Literary Theory (Continuum, 2012), as well as scholarly works in the fields of American literary history and Disability Studies. Visit her at Frank Reynoso is a Brooklyn-based writer, cartoonist, and illustrator. His comics have appeared in BRKLYNR, Mint, World War 3 Illustrated, and Occupy Comics, and hes done illustrations for For Beginners Books, The Physics of the Impossible on the Science channel, and Mayfair Games. Visit him at Details ISBN 1939994608 ISBN-13 9781939994608 Title Literary Theory for Beginners Author Mary Klages, Frank Reynoso, Bill Brown Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 176 Publisher For Beginners GE_Item_ID:136548510; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

Price: 19.83 USD

Location: Fairfield, Ohio

End Time: 2024-11-15T03:06:37.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD