A collection of classic statements in criticism and theoretical work. It represents various schools and methods that make up the field of literary theory, from Formalism to Postcolonialism. It enables students to familiarise themselves with the developments in literary theory and with the traditions from which these theories derive.

Literary Theory: An Anthology is a definitive collection of classic and contemporary statements in the field of literary theory and criticism. It is an invaluable resource for students who wish to familiarize themselves with the most recent developments in literary theory and with the traditions from which these new theories are derived.

The anthology represents all the major schools and methods that make up the dynamic field of literary theory. It contains classic texts from a range of movements, including Formalism, Structuralism, Marxism, Psychoanalysis, Deconstruction, Historicism, and Feminism, and incorporates cutting-edge work by leading theoreticians in the fields of Postmodernism, Cultural Studies, Post-colonialism, Gay and Lesbian studies, and Ethnic Studies. For the second edition, the content has been updated to include the most recent influential texts, particularly in the areas of Ethnic Studies, Transnational Studies, and Cultural Studies.

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