This third edition of Hans Bertens' bestselling book is an essential guide to the often confusing and complicated world of literary theory. Exploring a broad range of topics from Marxist and feminist criticism to postmodernism and new historicismLiterary Theory: The Basicscovers contemporary topics including:reception theory and reader response theorythe new criticism of postmodernismthe 'after theory' debatepost-humanism, biopolitics and animal studiesaestheticsLiterary Theory: The Basicshelps readers to approach the many theories and debates in this field with confidence. Now with updated case studies and further reading this is an essential purchase for anyone who strives to understand literary theory today. | Literary Theory by Hans Bertens, Paperback | Indigo Chapters