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Haven't seen a thread about this in the catalog. Basically, this is what I'm after: books about how to critically approach reading material, specially fiction. Even though I really like reading, I can't help but feel that I do it in very superficial level, if I was able to understand the technical aspect of writing I think I'd get more enjoyment out of the reading experience.

Any recommendations? Posting your take on the rec would also be helpful.

>> No.6155863

>>6155841
like critical theory? do the crit theory today by tyson. great intro to crit theory.

>> No.6157700

Explore the major literary theories of the last century. Russian Formalism, Marxism, Phenomenology, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Modernism, Post-Modernism, New Criticism, Post-colonialism, Psychoanalysis, New Sincerity, and so on. Find one that resonates with you.

It's a bit intimidating, but profoundly rewarding, if only because it allows you to approach a single narrative from multiple viewpoints.

>> No.6157719

>>6155841
Terry Eagleton's Introduction to literary theory, also get a textbook on stylistics.

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>>6155841
From the wiki.

This is less intensive than >>6157700, but might still help you.

>> No.6157939

>>6155841
http://literarytourist.com/2009/01/nigel-beales-comprehensive-literary-criticism-reading-list/