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THE book that indtroduced me to literary theory and, what's more, got me hooked! It's fantastic for experts and for those that are just starting to find the subject interesting, and it's been... more

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  • 3 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    5 Stars Critical Acclaim 20/08/2000
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    Advantages Advantages Clarity and readability in a difficult subject.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not for people who read Mills & Boon.

    This is the clearest and most readable introduction to contemporary literary theory that I have ever come across. Belsey succeeds in charting a path through the jungle/minefield/labyrinth (choose your metaphor) of critical theory that is both interesting and easy to follow. Obviously, this book will not be everyone's cup of tea. If you are a particle physicist from Woking then you probably shouldn't read it. If, however, you are a degree student who is trying to come to terms with postmodern/poststructuralist literature and LitCrit then this is the tome for you. Buy it! Now! ... more
  • 2 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 3 Angelil

    Member since 12/03/2004

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    5 Stars Incredible 07/06/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages excellent for people with little background to literary theory; covers a wide range of areas; excellent for people going on to study English at university

    Disadvantages Disadvantages extremely high register of language so you have to concentrate!

    THE book that indtroduced me to literary theory and, what's more, got me hooked! It's fantastic for experts and for those that are just starting to find the subject interesting, and it's been updated recently so those that have the 1980s copy may wish to invest in a new one. It's challenging and I like that. Once you're into it, it's great, and it's fairly easy to backtrack if you think you've missed something. Also, for all you prospective uni students of English - it will make you look very clever and impressive once you start literary theory! This book has inspired me to read up on this ... more

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Author Catherine Belsey
Title Critical Practice
Subgenre Literary Criticism & Theory
Genre Arts & Music
Type Non-Fiction

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