A Reader’s Guide to Contemporary Literary Theory is a classic introduction to the complex yet crucial area of literary theory. The 6th edition includes two new chapters: ‘New Materialisms’ and ‘21st Century and Future Developments’.
First published in 1984 Criticism and Objectivity argues that literary critics should not abandon the concept of knowledge. The similarities between the role of theory in science and in literary criticism imply the need for ‘objectivity’ to be redefined rather than abandoned.
First published in 1978 English Verse Satire aims to provide a critical study of the major English verse satirists as well as an account of the historical development of verse satire. A special feature of the book is the emphasis on tradition, continuity, and innovation.