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American Literary Criticism Since the 1930s
Contributor(s): Leitch, Vincent B. (Author)
ISBN: 0415778182     ISBN-13: 9780415778183
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $44.60  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 2009
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BISAC Categories:
- Literary Collections | American - General
- Literary Criticism | American - General
Dewey: 801.950
LCCN: 2009004863
Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6.52" W x 9.28" (1.48 lbs) 420 pages
 
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American Literary Criticism Since the 1930s fully updates Vincent B. Leitch's classic book, American Literary Criticism from the 30s to the 80s following the development of the American academy right up to the present day.

Updated throughout and with a brand new chapter, this second edition:

  • provides a critical history of American literary theory and practice, discussing the impact of major schools and movements
  • examines the social and cultural background to literary research, considering the role of key theories and practices
  • provides profiles of major figures and influential texts, outlining the connections among theorists
  • presents a new chapter on developments since the 1980s, including discussions of feminist, queer, postcolonial and ethnic criticism.

Comprehensive and engaging, this book offers a crucial overview of the development of literary studies in American universities, and a springboard to further research for all those interested in the development and study of Literature.