The Johns Hopkins Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism

Do those names sound familiar? Have you seen them mentioned in a journal article or heard them mentioned in a class? Want to know about their contribution to literary theory? Are you a student in History, Anthropology, Philosophy, or Political Science and are hearing about critical theory for the first time? If so, or if you have other questions about literary theory, then this is the resource for you.

The Johns Hopkins Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism includes more than 240 entries written by 275 experts that help explain the ideas of the major theories and theorists. It also includes entries on historical developments in criticism and the many influential schools and movements. This is an important tool for anyone getting started with critical theory. This title is updated annually.