An Introduction to Criticism

An accessible and thorough introduction to literary theory and contemporary critical practice, this book is an essential resource for beginning students of literary criticism. <div> <ul type=”disc”> <li>Covers traditional approaches such as formalism and structuralism, as well as more recent developments in criticism such as evolutionary theory, cognitive studies, ethical criticism, and ecocriticism</li> <li>Offers explanations of key works and major ideas in literary criticism and suggests key elements to look for  in a literary text</li> <li>Also applies critical approaches to various examples from film studies</li> <li>Helps students to build a critical framework and write analytically</li> </ul> </div>