A Readers Guide To Contemporary Literary Theory (4th Edition)

This classic introduction has once again been revised to reflect the continuing change and development in twentieth century literary theory. This fourth edition retains the valuable features of the original book. At the same time, and remaining true to the contemporary in its title, this edition adds new material on recent work in cultural materialism, post-colonial theory, feminist theory, black British, Afro-American, Asian and Caribbean theory, and gay, lesbian and queer theory.

This edition of the bestselling guide retains the strong features of the original book; offering a comprehensive coverage of the main literary theories, further readings and bibliographies. At the same time, the new edition adds material on contemporary literary theories, such as: cultural materialism, post-colonial theory, feminist theory, black British, Afro-American, Asian, Caribbean theory, and gay, lesbian and queer theory. The book can be used in conjunction with "Practising Theory and Reading Literature."