本書為建構基本文學理論概念,並針對各個文學流派與主義進行解說,加上近代從哲學、性別、馬克思主義等角度檢視、剖析文學文本。 Beginning theory has been helping students navigate through the thickets of literary and cultural theory for over two decades. This new and expanded fourth edition continues to offer readers the best single-volume introduction to the field. The bewildering variety of approaches, theorists and technical language is lucidly and expertly unravelled. Unlike many books which assume certain positions about the critics and the theories they represent, Beginning theory allows readers to develop their own ideas once first principles and concepts have been grasped. ISBN : 9781526121790