General Literary Theory and Criticism Guides
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Index of works included in a series studying the
intersection of philosophy and critical theory. Find reference info and read
text abstracts.
Introductions to different aspects of critical and literary
theory. Deconstruction, feminism, Marxism, structuralism, postmodernism, and
others.
Johns
Hopkins Literary Theory Guide
Theory guide contains a list of annotated abstracts
describing major literary theory topics, terms, and texts. Paid subscription is
required.
Biannual journal of postcolonial studies publishes articles
dealing with different theoretical issues in the arts, literature, and
politics.
Jurgen
Habermas & Discourse Ethics
Scan this overview of the ethical system of Jurgen Habermas
to gain a more complete understanding of his critical theory.
Scholarly paper discusses the question of theorist Jurgen
Habermas's role in cultural and literary ideology.
Cultural theory literacy center offers straight-forward
overviews of theoretical terms and issues. Useful as an introduction to
critical studies.
Resource center for issues in cultural theory pertaining to
the works of Jacques Lacan. Includes reviews, links, and a biannual journal.
Annotated list of links to groups, publications, forums,
and individuals dedicated to the works of Jacques Lacan.
Resource links to literary theory resources for students,
provided by Studyweb.
Read texts by and about important figures in literary
criticism, courtesy of the Internet Public Library.
Directory of literary-criticism resources is organized by
author. Read critical texts, find general theory sites, or browse writing
guides.
Literary
Theory & Cultural Studies
Links to general and specific resources dealing with issues
in literary theory. Compiled by Wenchi Lin.
Bibliography of literary studies and criticism focuses on
English-speaking authors and commentators. Search by author, school, or
subject.
Literature
and Literary Criticism
Resource guide and search tool for readers looking for
information on literary criticism. Browse a list of links and sites by subject.
Links to educational resources for high school and college
students. Search literature by century, and check out a list of text archives.
Magazine offers a forum for arguments over issues that have
been squeezed out of public debate. Articles written from a critical
standpoint.
Collection of useful links to academic libraries and
bookstores. Provided by Malaspina college.
Marist College
Culture Studies
Resources and links designed to help readers understand and
gain access to hypertext theory, cyber and culture studies, and hypermedia
theory.
Masterworks
of Western Civilization
Time-line of the major works of the Western world, with
links to complete texts and critical resources.
MSN Encarta -
Criticism, Literary
Describes the goals and beginnings of this form of literary
analysis.
Find summaries and criticism of over a dozen classic
literary works. Character profiles and key quotes are also provided.
October focuses on critical interpretations of literature,
film, music, and the other arts. Read journal reviews and subscription info.
Review of Walter J. Ong's seminal work in the field of
literary theory. Includes chapter summaries.
Op.Cit Journal of Literary Theory
Graduate student reviewed journal for literary criticism.
Read a purpose statement and find out how to submit essays and papers.