Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory

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Product details

  • ISBN 9781032993782
  • Weight: 600g
  • Dimensions: 174 x 246mm
  • Publication Date: 13 Oct 2025
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory: Concepts and Applications introduces major critical and literary theories to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Key features include:

  • Comprehensive coverage: Includes major theoretical schools such as Formalism, New Historicism, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Marxism, Feminism, and more.
  • Focus on contemporary topics: Explores cutting-edge areas like Digital Humanities, Glitch Theory, Disability Theory, Affect Theory, Dalit Studies, Trauma Theory, and Animal Studies.
  • Accessible language: Written in a clear, reader-friendly style ideal for both native and non-native English speakers.
  • Student-friendly approach: Makes complex theoretical ideas engaging and understandable, enhancing both reading and application skills.
  • Updated theoretical debates: Discusses recent developments, including debates around the concept of "post-theory."
  • Versatile usage: Suitable for courses in literature, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary humanities programs.

This volume is an essential companion for students, researchers, and instructors seeking a thorough and accessible guide to contemporary literary and cultural theory.

Puspa Damai is Professor of English at Marshall University, WV, USA.