<i>Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction, Third Edition,</i> presents a comprehensive introduction to the<br/>full range of contemporary approaches to the study of literature and culture, from formalism, structuralism, and historicism to ethnic, gender, and science studies.<br/><br/>Introduces students to a variety of contemporary approaches to the study of literature and culture<br/><br/>Demonstrates how the varying perspectives on texts can lead to different interpretations of the same work<br/><br/>Features numerous updates that include new literary texts, new and expanded sections<br/><br/>Represents the ideal accompaniment to the upcoming Third Edition of <i>Literary<br/>Theory: An Anthology</i><br/><br/>