This succinct introduction to modern theories of literature and the arts demonstrates how each theory is built and what it can accomplish. <br><li>Represents a wide variety of theories, including phenomenological theory, hermeneutical theory, gestalt theory, reception theory, semiotic theory, Marxist theory, deconstruction, anthropological theory, and feminist theory. <br><li>Uses classic literary texts, such as Keats's Ode on a Grecian Urn, Spenser's The Shephearde's Calender and T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land to illustrate his explanations. <br><li>Includes key statements by the major proponents of each theory. <br><li>Presents the different theories objectively, allowing students to decide which if any, they subscribe to. <br><li>Gives students a sense of the potential of theory. <br><li>Includes a glossary of technical terms. </li>