Feminist Readings: An Introduction to Feminist Literature (2nd Edition)

An introduction to feminist literary criticism which emphasises the practical issues of applying these often wide-ranging theories to particular texts. It analyzes in turn several schools of feminist thought, including gynocriticism, authentic realism and Marxism. The focus of this book is on practice and analysis, providing an accessible textbook for students. This edition includes two chapters on lesbian feminist theory and post-colonialism.