Introduces foundational and contemporary literary criticisms for comprehensive understanding
Includes practical methods and examples for close reading to enhance analytical skills
Features contributions from five distinguished critics for diverse perspectives
Rich literary examples in every chapter for illustrative analysis
Helps students articulate meaningful responses to literary texts
Summarized by Shop
What should we do with a literary work? Is it best to become immersed in a novel or poem, or is our job to objectively dissect it? Should we consult literature as a source of knowledge or wisdom, or keenly interrogate its designs upon us? Do we excavate the text as an historical artifact, or surrender to its aesthetic qualities?