Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice

Presents the eleven basic schools of twentieth-century literary theory and criticism in their historical and philosophical contexts. Unlike other introductions to literary criticism, this text explores the philosophical assumptions of each school of criticism, provides a clear methodology for writing essays according to each school's beliefs and tenets, and features accessible student-generated sample essays.

• The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism
• Oleanna: A Play
• Savage Conversations
• Topdog/Underdog
• Native Guard: Poems
• Eligible: A modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice (Austen Project)
• By Kate Chopin - The Awakening (Case Studies in Contemporary Criticism Series): 2nd (second) Edition
• A Visit from the Goon Squad
• The Piano Lesson
• Grendel