AN INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY THEORY: What is Literary Theory?

Unlock the secrets of literary analysis with our video, "An Introduction to Literary Theory." Whether you're a student, teacher, or book lover, this guide will help you explore the ideasa of literary theory and how they apply to your favorite texts. We dive into essential literary theories like Formalism, Psychoanalytic Theory, Marxist Theory, Feminist Theory, and reader-response theory, using Jane Austen's classic novel "Pride and Prejudice" as our primary example.

Learn how to analyze literature from different perspectives, understand the complexities of characters, and discover how social, historical, and psychological factors shape storytelling. Perfect for those preparing for exams, writing essays, or simply looking to enhance their reading experience. Join us and start seeing literature in a whole new light!

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[Kemo___]

Please make a series of literary theory videos ❤

[dqan]

Well done. Already looking forward to the follow up!

[Kemo___]

I have always found the psychoanalytical theory to be the most intriguing.

[lelucie]

This is so helpful for a student of literature who has little background knowledge like me. Thank you 🎉

[ct]

Hi Tristan,
I always enjoy your talks not only because I get more interesting but your cheerful attitude brightens my day. Also, I wonder if Jane Austin meant to put all these things in her writing or did it just happen?

[spbausch]

Thanks, Tristan. I majored in English lit 50 years ago in college and I still love to think about the underlying meanings and patterns of great books. But you are right that picking a book apart can sometimes ruin the fun or the beauty of it.

[thistle]

I think this was a brilliant video, and I'm intrigued as to what you consider to be the pitfalls of theory. A follow up would be really cool.

[DefaultName-nttk]

You made those literary theories so interesting and exciting. I love your videos 😊 thank you

[Blackjackwhiskey]

Amazing video. Very instructive. Personally, to analise a book using marxist theory would be atrocious. I can’t even conceive following that tradition. Dear God!

[denisadellinger]

I do not like the term Marxist theory, Marx was an awful man who led millions of people to their deaths by hia communism. I would like to call it financial theory. That speaks of money and how money was used to separate us into classes. Haves and have nots. I've always wanted to go into literary theory and learn about it. Thank you for doing that. Please continue with paart two.

[pdcasablanca]

What an interesting and informative video, Tristan. Thank you very much, and hats off to you, my good sir!🎩

[ozgurelbasaran]

Defining Marxist theory only relating to “economic struggles” can be misleading. Class struggle is more broad, it is about ideologies, culture, world views and ways of life. In the book Pride and Prejudice, one source of the conflict between the main characters is class discrimination in their society. Darcy has a world view that is compatible with the ideology of the upper class he belongs to, that’s why he thinks everyone who is a member of the lower class is inferior to people who belong to the upper class. Darcy did not take the characters of the individuals belonging to a lower class into account because of this ideological prejudice. This ideology creates a whole culture in which class discrimination is central.

[delwynjeffs]

I would love to see a video on the weaknesses of Literary theory.

[StephG]

Charlotte didn't just accept Mr. Collins' proposal, she manufactured it. I realize this isn't the point of the video, but I would hope this would be an important point for anyone looking at the book from a feminist theory perspective.
Really interesting video, well done. I would look forward to the follow up.

[DefaultName-nttk]

I am looking forward to the next segment ❤

[machanrahan]

First vidéo I've Seen of yours. Loved it! Subscribed before half way through. Yes please, I'd love a follow up vidéo

[lenoraberendt]

Wonderful introduction to literary theory. Thank you so much, Tristan! 👍

[tlam]

A primer on language features would be great, too.

[bradchristy]

Tristan - You are a Master! You are a God Send to me and the reading public. Thank you so very much……you have a very deep reservoir of knowledge.

[noodleperson]

“Much more deep”?You mean “deeper”, thank you very much.