Literary Theory: An Anthology

With detailed editorial introductions to each thematic section and a comprehensive glossary of key terms foliterary and cultural study, the new edition of Literary Theory: An Anthology will be an invaluable tool for anyone interested in the legacy and trajectory of this dynamic theoretical field. A definitive collection of classic and cutting–edge theoretical texts. The anthology encompasses all major theoretical schools and methods, including classic texts on Formalism, Structuralism, Marxism, Psychoanalysis, Deconstruction, Postcolonialism, and Feminism. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to include influential writing from innovative new thinkers in a range of areas, from disability studies and eco criticism to ethics and animal studies. This comprehensive scope enables students to familiarize themselves with the most recent developments in literary theory as well as the traditions from which these new theories are derived.

Julie Rivkin is Professor of English at Connecticut College, USA, where she teaches on American literature, contemporary women writers, and literary theory.  She is the author of False Positions: The Representational Logics of Henry James s Fiction (1996). With Michael Ryan, she is the  author of Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction(Wiley Blackwell, 3rd edition, 2016).

Michael Ryan is Professor of Film and Media Arts at Temple University, USA. He is the author of several books, two novels, and co–editor of the journal Politics and Culture. With Julie Rivkin, he is the author of Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction (Wiley Blackwell, 3rd edition, 2016).