Texts And Contexts: Writing About Literature With Critical Theory

This book helps students analyze and write about literature through the introduction of contemporary critical theories. Step-by-step applications of a particular theory give clear, practical examples of what other texts only cover in the abstract. A wealth of writing strategies, examples, and practice materials enable students to understand the assumptions underlying these theories. WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THIS EDITION

• A stronger focus on evaluating and using Internet sources, as well as electronic databases, with an emphasis on ethics and strategies for avoiding plagiarism.
• Innovatively addresses critical theories by discussing the assumptions of an approach, showing how those assumptions drive a reading and providing practice for students.
• New coverage of cultural criticism and post-colonial criticism.
• Expanded examples and practice tests.

"This popular, step-by-step guide presents a user-friendly introduction to contemporary critical theories— from new criticism to cultural studies— so readers can gain a deeper understanding of literature."   "Texts and Contexts 5e" guides readers step-by-step through the application of a particular theory, giving them clear, practical examples.  The text provides a wealth of writing strategies, examples, and practice materials that assist in explaining the assumptions underlying the various critical theories.  Literary criticism, writing about literature, literary theory.