TY - BOOK AU - Klages,Mary TI - Literary theory: a guide for the perplexed T2 - Guides for the perplexed series SN - 0826490735 AV - PN 81 .K661 2006 PY - 2006/// CY - London PB - Continuum KW - Criticism KW - Literature KW - Philosophy N2 - This Guide for the Perplexed provides an advanced introduction to literary theory from basic information and orientation for the uninformed leading on to more sophisticated readings. It engages directly with the difficulty many students find intimidating, asking 'What is ''Literary Theory''?' and offering a clear, concise, accessible guide to the major theories and theorists, including: humanism; structuralism; poststructuralism; psychoanalytic approaches; feminist approaches; queer theory; ideology and discourse; new historicism; race and postcolonialism; postmodernism. The final chapter points to new directions in literary and cultural theory UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0714/2007297276.html ER -