This classic work covers all of the major movements in literary studies in this century. Noted for its clear, engaging style and unpretentious treatment, Literary Theory has become the introduction of choice for anyone interested in learning about the world of contemporary literary thought.

Providing the ideal first step in understanding the often bewildering world of literary theory, this text is an easy-to-follow and clearly presented introduction to this fascinating area.

Presents the student of literary and critical studies with a range of definitions of the significant terms and concepts used in psychoanalytic, poststructuralist, Marxist, feminist, and postcolonial literary studies. This volume also provides useful discussions of the main areas of literary, critical and cultural theory.

This book discusses one of the most important theoretical approaches of modern times: feminism. Covering material from the Renaissance to the present day, this volume explores feminist works in a variety of genres, including novels, dramas, short stories, poems, and films.

This authoritative history of feminist literary criticism charts the development of the practice from the middle ages to the present.