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2 Burnside Literary Criticism- Literary and Cultural Studies

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Theory of Literature

by Rene Wellek

ISBN13: 9780156890847
ISBN10: 0156890844
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A classic of criticism that examines the nature, function, form, and contents of literature. "The most ordered, ranging and purposeful attempt...toward keeping the study of literature at once intelligent and liberal" (New York Times). Index.

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joseayyash, October 20, 2006 (view all comments by joseayyash)

It is a great book, but the title is lacking. i believe that literature cannot be contained in a "Theory" word.
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ISBN:
9780156890847
Subtitle:
New Revised Edition
Author:
Wellek, Rene
Author:
Warren, Austin
Publisher:
Harvest Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Literature
Subject:
Study & Teaching
Subject:
Semiotics & Theory
Subject:
Semiotics
Subject:
Literature -- Philosophy.
Subject:
Semiotics
Edition Number:
3rd ed.
Edition Description:
Bibliography: p. 317-357.
Series Volume:
no. 2
Publication Date:
19640618
Binding:
TP
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
7.93x5.34x.91 in. .82 lbs.
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