Theory Into Practice: A Reader in Modern Literary Criticism: A Reader in Modern Criticism

By K.M. Newton

Book Overview

Students of literary theory have been well provided for by the publication of various Readers in literary theory. However, the relation between theory and critical practice still presents a problem to the general reader. This book brings together essays by major critics which apply theory to practice in an accessible way. This will help a general literary readership gain a better understanding of the various types of theoretical criticism, see theory being applied to practice powerfully and persuasively, and encourage students to use theory in their own critical writing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333567684
• ISBN13: 9780333567685
• Release Date: August 1992
• Publisher: MacMillan
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"