Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory: The Johns Hopkins Guide

This Book offers an encyclopedic overview of literary and cultural theory, alphabetically profiling key figures, schools, and movements. It explores the intersection of literary theory with various fields, including African American studies, postcolonial theory, feminist theory, and Marxist thought. The excerpts also examine specific theoretical concepts like hegemony, the political unconscious, and the performative, illustrating their application in literary and cultural analysis. Finally, the text traces the evolution of various theoretical perspectives over time, noting key shifts and debates within each school of thought. Numerous theorists and their works are referenced extensively throughout the text. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Literary-Cultural-Theory-Hopkins/dp/142140639X?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=184ba4c0bd9276095602081134dee3ed&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/