Literary Theory

　　Reviews
　　'It is impossible to imagine a clearer treatment of the subject, or one that is, within the given limits of length, more comprehensive. Culler has always been remarkable for his expository skills, and here he has found exactly the right method and tone for his purposes.' -Sir Frank Kermode
　　
　　
　　Description
　　A book which steers a clear path through a complex but intriguing subject
　　An understanding of literary theory is useful to students of any literature, making this an excellent buy for literature undergraduates
　　Jonathan Culler is an extremely lucid commentator, much admired in the field of literary theory
　　'It is impossible to imagine a clearer treatment of the subject, or one that is, within the given limits of length, more comprehensive. Culler has always been remarkable for his expository skills, and here he has found exactly the right method and tone for his purposes.' Frank Kermode
　　
　　What is Literary Theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? In fact, what is Literature, and does it matter? These are the sorts of questions addressed by Jonathan Culler in a book which steers a clear path through a subject which is often perceived to be impenetrable. It offers insights into theories about the nature of language and meaning, whether literature is a form of self-expression or a method of appeal to an audience, and outlines the ideas behind a number of different schools: deconstruction, semiotics, postcolonial theory, and structuralism amongst them.
　　
　　
　　Readership: General readers who are curious about literary theory, but often deterred by complex theoretical writing; students about to embark on a degree course in English or any other modern language.
　　
　　Contents
　　1 What is theory?
　　2 What is Literature and Does it Matter?
　　3 Literature and Cultural Studies
　　4 Language, Meaning, and Interpretation
　　5 Rhetoric, Poetics, and Poetry
　　6 Narrative
　　7 Performative Language
　　8 Identity, Identification, and the Subject
　　Theoretical Schools and Movements
　　References
　　Further Reading
　　Index

　　Jonathan Culler, Professor of English and Comparative Literature, Cornell University

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