First published in 1984 Criticism and Objectivity argues that literary critics should not abandon the concept of knowledge. English literary criticism has long considered 'theory' to be alien to the felt experience of readers and writers; the Romantic attitude towards reason and feeling has continued to inhibit the conceptual development of criticism. The similarities between the role of theory in science and in literary criticism imply the need for 'objectivity' to be redefined rather than abandoned.\nWhile accepting that tests are relatively open structures defying final interpretations, Dr Selden argues that their plurality is as much the effect of historical conditions as of the nature of language or subjectivity. He calls for an historical criticism capable of 'conducting' the voices of the text without resorting to formalism or reducing the text to its 'background'. This book will be of interest to students of literary theory.

Criticism and Objectivity

Literature & Fiction

SELDEN, RAMAN

History & Criticism

Unwin Hyman

English Verse Satire, 1590-1765

Humor & Satire

Retaining the valuable features of the original book, this revision provides coverage of the main literary theories and useful further readings as well as bibliographies. Remaining true to its title, this new edition adds new material on 'contemporary' literary theories, such as: cultural materialism, post-colonial theory, feminist theory, Black British, African-American, Asian, Caribbean theory, and Gay and Lesbian theory.

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

WIDDOWSON, PETER

BROOKER, PETER

Longman

This book is divided into five parts and covers: representation; subjectivity; form, structure and system; history and society; morality, class and ideology. Each part contains several thematic sections in which extracts from different writers and periods are juxtaposed. The study of literary theory has tended to concentrate on very recent developments. This volume, however, establishes both a sense of the continuities from Plato to the present day as well as the discontinuities. These are presented through comparisons and contrasts across the entire field of critical history.

The Theory of Criticsm (Reader)

Routledge

This anthology is a survey of critical theory which integrates contemporary and earlier critical writings into one book. It is divided into five parts covering: representation; subjectivity; form, structure and system; history and society; morality, class and ideology. Each part contains several thematic sections in which extracts from different writers and periods are juxtaposed. "The Theory of Criticism" establishes both a sense of the continuities from Plato to the present as well as the discontinuities. These are presented through comparisons and contrasts across the entire field of critical history. With introductory essays and reading lists for each section this should prove valuable reading for students, scholars and critics who wish to familiarize or refamiliarize themselves with aspects of theory.

The Theory of Criticism: From Plato to the Present

Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd

A Reader's Guide to Contemporary Literary Theory

Reflecting the continuing change and development in modern literary theory, the key features of this book includes its clarity, brevity, equal coverage of the main literary theories and useful bibliographies of further reading. Literature students will find its clearly defined sections easy to navigate and whilst avoiding over-simplification, it makes a complex subject accessible. Features -Accesible, easy to use guide C-onsiders 'New Aestheticism' and engages with the ideas of 'Post-Theory' -Contains extensive guides to further reading, web and electronic resources to ensure the quality of students' research -A glossary defines key theoretical and critical terms -Contains a guide to relevant journals New to this Edition -Coverage of 'new aestheticism' -Updated and expanded Derrida section -More historical context included in the introduction -Marxism section to include updated material on Benjamin -Postcolonial section updated and expanded -Annotated reading lists, including web and electronic resources -New glossary of terms -Updated and expanded further reading section

Following the death of Raman Selden, Widdowson has substantially revised this text. New material has been added on key areas of literary theory, and there are now chapters on New Criticism, and Postmodernist and Postcolonialist theories. The chapter on feminist theories has been expanded.

A Readers Guide Contemp Literature Theory

Pearson Professional Education

Provides an accessible introduction to the study of contemporary literary theories and their applications to a range of literary texts. This is an elementary introduction where the emphasis is on practice, and in this respect it complements A Reader's Guide to Contemporary Literary Theory.

Practising Theory and Reading Literature: An Introduction

Readers Guide Contemp Literature Theory

Readers Guide to Contemporary Literary Theory

Harvester/Wheatsheaf

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