Modern European Criticism and Theory

This is a comprehensive critical overview of literary theory in Europe. "Modern European Criticism and Theory" offers the reader a comprehensive guide to ideas within European 'theory', focusing primarily on the thought of major voices in poetics, philosophy, linguistics, and psychoanalysis, as well as in literary and cultural studies from the Enlightenment to the present day. Examining how conceptions of subjectivity, identity and gender have been questioned, the more than 50 essays written by acknowledged experts in their fields critically assess the ways in which we think, see, and act in the world, as well as the ways in which we represent such thought psychologically, politically, and culturally. Each essay includes a substantial further reading list. Advanced undergraduates will find the volume invaluable as a reference guide and survey, while the original critical insights, depth of coverage and innovative approach will ensure it is of interest to academics working in the field.