Literary Theory

This anthology of classic and cutting-edge statements in literary theory has now been updated to include recent influential texts in the areas of Ethnic Studies, Postcolonialism and International Studies * A definitive collection of classic statements in criticism and new theoretical work from the past few decades * All the major schools and methods that make up the dynamic field of literary theory are represented, from Formalism to Postcolonialism * Enables students to familiarise themselves with the most recent developments in literary theory and with the traditions from which these new theories derive