Theory Into Practice

Dobie Ann B.

ISBN 10: 8131517403 / ISBN 13: 9788131517406

Published by Thomson Learning, 2012

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pp. 336.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Theory Into Practice
• Publisher: Thomson Learning
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8131517403
• ISBN 13: 9788131517406
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Beginning with more accessible critical approaches and gradually introducing more challenging critical perspectives, THEORY INTO PRACTICE, Indian Edition provides extensive step-by-step guidance for writing literary yses. This brief, practical introduction to literary theory explores core theories in a unique chronological format and includes an anthology of relevant fiction, poetry, and nonfiction to help bring those theories to life. Remarkably readable and engaging, the text makes even complex concepts manageable for those beginning to think about literary theory, and example yses for each type of criticism show how real students have applied the theories to works included in the anthology. Now updated with the latest scholar, including a full discussion of Ecocriticism and increased emphasis on American multicultural approaches, THEORY INTO PRACTICE provides an essential foundation for thoughtful and effective literary ysis. Key A new chapter, called ?Literature Goes Green,? focuses on the history and socio-cultural impact of the emerging Ecocriticism movement. In addition, the glossary has been substantially expanded and now appears in a comprehensive version in the back of the book, as well as on the Companion Website. Also included are four new student model essays, a more in-depth exploration of structuralism, and a new section on Mikhail Bakhtin. From the beginning, this book has been a ?teaching text.? That is, it has included numerous pedagogical aids. The third edition expands those features in an effort to facilitate student use. The following istance is provided for each school of Concise historical literary background, Guidelines for reading as a critic, Guidelines for writing each stage of a critical ysis, A list of helpful suggested readings, Access to a comprehensive list of we