| Description |
xv, 131 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Literary criticism in perspective |
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Literary criticism in perspective.
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| Contents |
1. Establishing a Base. Early Reviews and Critiques. Developing Fictional Worlds -- 2. Emerging Critical Voices. Writers as Critics. Introductory Analyses. Clara Thomas and Patrick Evans -- 3. Maturing Opinions. Talking with Writers. Assessing New Novels. Focusing on Content: Themes, Archetypes, Allegories. New Directions: Point of View, Psychoanalysis, Nationalism -- 4. Critical Variety. Studies Cumulative, Comparative, and Intertextual. Narratology and Language. The I-Land: Biographical and Autobiographical Studies. Feminist Alternatives. Observations from the Colonies -- 5. Politics and Fiction. The Problem of Gender. Postmodern Divides. Canada, New Zealand, and Postcolonialism. Into the Future: Summaries and Series -- 6. Epilogue: Celebrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [101]-124) and index |
| Subject |
Frame, Janet, 1924- -- Criticism and interpretation -- History.
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Frame, Janet, 1924-2004 -- Criticism and interpretation -- History.
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Laurence, Margaret -- Criticism and interpretation -- History.
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Imperialism in literature.
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National characteristics in literature.
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Women and literature -- Canada -- History -- 20th century.
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Women and literature -- New Zealand -- History -- 20th century.
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| LC no. |
95014519 |
| ISBN |
1571130748 |
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