"Schools with strong women's studies programs will find this an invaluable source for understanding the foundations of feminist literary theory." -- HE Bookwatch

"The range of topics covered in this single volume is impressive. Overall, the Encyclopedia would make a good addition to any reference collection." -- Feminist Collections
The Encyclopedia of Feminist Literary Theory is an essential resource for scholars and students of feminist literary studies. Now available in paperback, the book offers a new, extended introduction outlining recent developments in the field such as ecofeminism, globalism and diaspora, defining emerging terms such as "cisgendered" and documenting the evolution of queer theory.
This volume provides overview entries on key people, issues, theories, terms, concerns, and methodologies in feminist literary theory. In addition, the book presents entries detailing the significance of literary periods and fields such as Medieval Studies, Shakespeare, and Romanticism for feminist theory, suggesting how feminisms affect the development of new ideas and intellectual practices.
Incorporating short bibliographies within each entry and providing a comprehensive index, this volume offers both a critical resource and a springboard for further research.

About the Author
Elizabeth Kowaleski Wallace is a Professor of English Literature at Boston College, USA. She has published widely on feminist theory and eighteenth century literature. Her books include Their Father's Daughter (1991) and Consuming Subjects (1997).

Reviews

"The signed entries are generously full...Offers a solid overview of the field as of the mid-1990s." -- Literary Research Guide
"Schools with strong women's studies programs will find this an invaluable source for understanding the foundations of feminist literary theory." -- he Bookwatch
"An essential complement to...surveys of literary theory." -- Rettig on Reference
"The range of topics covered in this single volume is impressive. Overall, the Encyclopedia would make a good addition to any reference collection." -- Feminist Collections

Book Information
ISBN 9780415998024
Author Elizabeth Kowaleski-Wallace
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 884g