This book is an invaluable reference guide for students of literary and cultural studies which
introduces over forty of the complex terms motifs and concepts in literary and cultural theory
today.Critical Keywords in Literary and Cultural Theory- gives students a brief introduction to
each concept together with short quotations from the work of key thinkers and critics to
stimulate discussion and guide genuine comprehension.- supplies helpful glosses and annotations
for each term concept or keyword which is discussed- offers reflective practical questions at
the end of each entry to direct the student to consider a particular aspect of the quotations
and the concept they address- provides explanatory notes and bibliographies to aid further
researchThis essential volume is ideal as both a dip-in reference book and a guide to literary
theory for practical classroom use.
