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Deeply rooted in the views, responses, and history of contemporary critical theories, Texts and Contexts, Fourth Edition provides students with the knowledge and tools to write about literature effectively. This popular, accessible guide presents a user-friendly introduction to contemporary critical theories-from new criticism to cultural studies-as part of the practice of analyzing and writing about literature. Texts and Contexts guides students step-by-step through the application of a particular theory, giving them clear, practical examples of what other texts only cover in the abstract. In addition, the text provides a wealth of writing strategies, examples, and practice materials that assist in explaining the assumptions underlying the various critical theories. Students engage in a unique learning experience of understanding about how employing these methods enriches their engagements with literature.