American Literary Criticism Since the 1930s fully updates
Vincent B. Leitch s classic book, American Literary Criticism from
the 30s to the 80s following the development of the American
academy right up to the present day.
Updated throughout and with a brand new chapter, this second
edition:
- provides a critical history of American literary theory and
practice, discussing the impact of major schools and movements
- examines the social and cultural background to literary
research, considering the role of key theories and practices
- provides profiles of major figures and influential texts,
outlining the connections among theorists
- presents a new chapter on developments since the 1980s,
including discussions of feminist, queer, postcolonial and ethnic
criticism.
Comprehensive and engaging, this book offers a crucial overview
of the development of literary studies in American universities,
and a springboard to further research for all those interested in
the development and study of Literature.
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