This book covers the key theoretical approches in modern literary theory, and includes essays and texts that are essential reading for any student of critical theory. It includes sections on Formalism and Structuralism, Feminism, Marxism, Postmodernism, and Postcolonialism, and for the first time, includes works by authors such as de Beauvoir and Freud, who although not focusing specifically on literature, make a significant contribution to the landscape of literary theory.

Thoroughly revised and expanded Includes 30 new extracts - 50 altogether 25% longer than the 3rd edition but only GBP2 more expensive

About the Author
Patricia Waugh is Professor of English Literature at Durham University, UK Philip Rice was formerly Principal Lecturer in Communication Studies at Coventry University, UK


Book Information
ISBN 9780340761915
Author Patricia Waugh
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Hodder Arnold
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 856g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 27mm