Theory Of Literature
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Theory of Literature by René Wellek and Austin Warren stands as one of the most influential and enduring works in the field of literary scholarship. First published in 1949, this landmark academic text systematically presents the foundational principles of literary study, arguing for a rigorous, systematic approach to understanding literature as both art and discipline. The authors detail the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic methods of literary analysis, covering topics ranging from the nature and function of literature, to literary history, genres, style, and the role of imagery and metaphor. Written with intellectual precision and scholarly authority, the work remains an essential cornerstone of literary theory and criticism, widely studied in universities across the world. It continues to instruct students and academics alike in the art of reading, interpreting, and evaluating literary works with depth and critical acumen.
Author: René Wellek And Austin Warren
Format: Paperback
Published: 1956, Harcourt Brace (A Harvest Book)
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Theory of Literature by René Wellek and Austin Warren stands as one of the most influential and enduring works in the field of literary scholarship. First published in 1949, this landmark academic text systematically presents the foundational principles of literary study, arguing for a rigorous, systematic approach to understanding literature as both art and discipline. The authors detail the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic methods of literary analysis, covering topics ranging from the nature and function of literature, to literary history, genres, style, and the role of imagery and metaphor. Written with intellectual precision and scholarly authority, the work remains an essential cornerstone of literary theory and criticism, widely studied in universities across the world. It continues to instruct students and academics alike in the art of reading, interpreting, and evaluating literary works with depth and critical acumen.