by David H. Richter
Classic Texts and Contemporary Trends
Third Edition ©2007
ISBN-10: 0-312-41520-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-312-41520-4 Cloth Text, 2075 pages See available formats »
An indispensable selection of classic texts. Part One is a chronologically arranged anthology of readings from Plato and Aristotle to Erich Auerbach and Susan Sontag.A wide-ranging survey of contemporary critical trends. Part Two presents 10 chapters of writings that represent critical movements from formalism to postmodernism.Thorough, balanced, and classroom-proven editorial matter. Widely praised for its evenhanded and accessible tone, the editorial apparatus includes:--A general introduction that surveys the history of criticism;--Headnotes to each selection that provide biographical and contextual background;--Chapter-opening essays that introduce contemporary critical schools and movements;--Plentiful glosses that explain difficult terms, allusions, and concepts.
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