 First edition | |
| Author | Terry Eagleton |
|---|---|
| Subject | Literary theory |
| Publisher | Blackwell |
Publication date | 1983 |
Literary Theory: An Introduction is a 1983 book by Terry Eagleton that overviews and responds to modern literary theory. [1]
| First edition | |
| Author | Terry Eagleton |
|---|---|
| Subject | Literary theory |
| Publisher | Blackwell |
Publication date | 1983 |
Literary Theory: An Introduction is a 1983 book by Terry Eagleton that overviews and responds to modern literary theory. [1]
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