A quarter of a century on from its original publication Literary Theory: An Introduction still conjures the subversion excitement & exoticism that characterized theory through the 1960s & 70s when it posed an unprecedented challenge to the literary establishment. Eagleton has added a new preface to this anniversary edition to address more recent developments in literary studies including what he describes as the growth of a kind of anti-theory" & the idea that literary theory has been institutionalized. Insightful & enlightening Literary Theory: An Introduction remains the essential guide to the field. 25th Anniversary Edition of Terry Eagletons classic introduction to literary theory First published in 1983 & revised in 1996 to include material on developments in feminist & cultural theory Has served as an inspiration to generations of students & teachers Continues to function as arguably the definitive undergraduate textbook on literary theory Reissue
Includes:: a new foreword by Eagleton himself reflecting on the impact & enduring success of the book & on developments in literary theory since it was first published"