Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice, by Charles E. Bressler, is an introductory textbook that explores the major theories and approaches used to analyze and interpret literary works. It provides students with a clear foundation in literary criticism, explaining how different theoretical perspectives influence the way readers understand literature.
The book introduces important approaches such as formalism, structuralism, psychoanalytic criticism, Marxist criticism, feminist criticism, deconstruction, and postcolonial criticism. Through explanations and practical applications, it helps readers develop critical thinking skills and interpret literary texts more deeply.
This book is particularly useful for university students of English literature, literature teachers, researchers, and anyone interested in literary theory and textual analysis.
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