{"product_id":"the-literary-theory-toolkit-a-compendium-of-concepts-and-methods-paperback","title":"The Literary Theory Toolkit: A Compendium of Concepts and Methods - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHerman Rapaport\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Literary Theory Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e offers readers a rich compendium of key terms, concepts, and arguments necessary for the study of literature in a critical-theoretical context. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes varied examples drawn from readily available literary texts spanning all periods and genres\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a chapter on performance, something not usually covered in similar texts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers differing theories of the public sphere, ideology, power, and the social relations necessary for the understanding of approaches to literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout a proper grasp of its relevant theories, approaches, and technical language, an effective analysis and interpretation of literature can be a daunting task. \u003ci\u003eThe Literary Theory Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e offers readers a rich compendium of key terms, concepts, and arguments necessary for the study of literature in a critical-theoretical context. Author Herman Rapaport provides a lucid overview of the field of literary study and presents readers with the intellectual tools necessary to construct an effective foundation for literary analysis and a richer appriecation of world literature. In addition to a lucid account of textual and social approaches to literary critical study that have been central to the languages and literatures, topics covered include narrative, poetic, and performance analysis; the study of textual systems; and key aspects of social theory relevant to literary study. With varied examples drawn from literary texts spanning all periods and genres, this toolkit is lively and essential reading for all students of literary theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHerman Rapaport\u003c\/b\u003e is Reynolds Professor of English, Wake Forest University, North Carolina, USA. He has published several books on aspects of Jacques Derrida's work and is currently doing research in the Derrida archives for a forthcoming project \u003ci\u003eArchival Derrida\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 17, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773631824160,"sku":"9781405170475","price":59.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8d61e6971d370a463d360d17f78194b4_d5396463-2821-402d-93ca-9b35660c5791.webp?v=1780429444","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-literary-theory-toolkit-a-compendium-of-concepts-and-methods-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}