Using Critical Theory

Explaining both why theory is important and how to use it, Lois Tyson introduces beginning students of literature to this often daunting area in a friendly and approachable style. The new edition of this textbook is clearly structured with chapters based on major theories that students are expected to cover in their studies.

Key features include:



coverage of major theories including psychoanalysis, Marxism, feminism, lesbian/gay/queer theories, postcolonial theory, African American theory, and a new chapter on New Criticism (formalism)



practical demonstrations of how to use these theories on short literary works selected from canonical authors including William Faulkner and Alice Walker



a new chapter on reader-response theory that shows students how to use their personal responses to literature while avoiding typical pitfalls



new sections on cultural criticism for each chapter



new 'further practice' and 'further reading' sections for each chapter



a useful "next step" appendix that suggests additional literary titles for extra practice.

Comprehensive, easy to use, and fully updated throughout, Using Critical Theory is the ideal first step for students beginning degrees in literature, composition and cultural studies.

Explicand atat de ce este importanta teoria, cat si cum sa o foloseasca, Lois Tyson introduce studentii incepatori ai literaturii in acest domeniu adesea descurajant intr-un stil prietenos si accesibil. Noua editie a acestui manual este structurata in mod clar cu capitole bazate pe teorii majore pe care se asteapta sa le acopere studentii in studiile lor. Caracteristicile principale includ: acoperirea teoriilor majore, inclusiv psihanaliza, marxismul, feminismul, teoriile lesbiene / gay / queer, teoria postcoloniala, Teoria afro-americana si un nou capitol despre Noua critica (formalismul) demonstratii practice ale modului de utilizare a acestor teorii pe scurte opere literare selectate dintre autori canonici, inclusiv William Faulkner si Alice Walkera, nou capitol despre teoria cititorului-raspuns, care arata elevilor cum sa-si foloseasca raspunsuri personale la literatura evitand in acelasi timp capcane tipice sectiuni noi despre critica culturala pentru fiecare capitol sectiuni „practica suplimentara” noua si „lectura suplimentara” pentru fiecare capitol o anexa utila „pasul urmator” care sugereaza titluri literare suplimentare pentru practica suplimentara. Comprehensiva, usor de utilizat si complet actualizat pe tot parcursul, Utilizarea teoriei critice este primul pas ideal pentru studentii care incep gradele i n literatura, compozitie si studii culturale.