Theory of literature
Paul H. Fry
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Theory of literature
by Paul H. Fry
Published
2012
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
397
ISBN-13
9781280571206
Description
"Bringing his perennially popular course to the page, Yale University Professor Paul H. Fry offers in this welcome book a guided tour of the main trends in twentieth-century literary theory. At the core of the book's discussion is a series of underlying questions: What is literature, how is it produced, how can it be understood, and what is its purpose? Fry engages with the major themes and strands in twentieth-century literary theory, among them hermeneutics, modes of formalism, semiotics and Structuralism, deconstruction, psychoanalytic approaches, Marxist and historicist approaches, theories of social identity, Neo-pragmatism and theory. By incorporating philosophical and social perspectives to connect these many trends, the author offers readers a coherent overall context for a deeper and richer reading of literature"--
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How many pages are in Theory of literature?
This edition of Theory of literature has approximately 397 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Theory of literature?
For most readers, Theory of literature typically takes between 8h 16m and 5h 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 99,250 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Theory of literature is approximately 99,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Theory of literature?
Theory of literature was written by Paul H. Fry.
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