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Name: Literary Theory
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Author: Hans Bertens

Lucid and concise, this book introduces readers to the key movements in literary theory, from formalism to structuralism and beyond. It situates each critical approach within its historical and often political background, using familiar texts to illustrate practical application. The author also lists resources for deeper study, making the work an essential primer for students and anyone curious about how theory shapes literary interpretation.

First publish date: 2001

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Hans Bertens

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