English Literature

Reading Romantic Poetry introduces the major themes and preoccupations, and the key poems and players of a period convulsed by revolution, prolonge...

This new anthology brings together the most diverse and recent voices in postcolonial theory to emerge since 9/11, alongside classic texts in estab...

A textbook introduction to morphological theory in the context of English. It offers graduate students and advanced undergraduate students in lingu...

Provides a fresh account of modernist writing in a perspective based on the reading strategies developed by postcolonial studies. In this book, the...

Written in concise and clear language, this book offers an historical overview of literary criticism and theory throughout the twentieth century al...

Since the first edition of this book was published in 2002 there have been many changes in language teaching, not least those associated with techn...

In a clear and readable style, Living with Theory maps out contemporary theory, tracing its complex configurations, its political preoccupations, a...

Literature Now provides a thought-provoking argument as well as an authoritative exploration of the key terms of literary studies. It will appeal t...

A quarter of a century on from its original publication, Literary Theory: An Introduction still conjures the subversion, excitement and exoticism t...

The new edition of this bestselling literary theory anthology has been thoroughly updated to include influential texts from innovative new areas, i...

Literary Theory: A Reintroduction introduces the current state of theory by placing it in its social, historical, and institutional contexts. Focu...

Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction, Third Edition, presents a comprehensive introduction to the full range of contemporary approaches to the...

A comprehensive study of variation and change, including current debates in the area.

This title provides clear and useful discussions of the main areas of literary, critical and cultural theory. It includes Key Concepts in Literary ...

Introducing Translation Studies remains the definitive guide to the theories and concepts that make up the field of translation studies. Providing ...

Provides a guide to directions in literary criticism. This book offer chapters that introduce the modes of 'hybrid' criticism which have emerged in...

Lyle Campbell presents an accessible, hands-on introduction to historical linguistics – one that does not just talk about the topics, but through p...

Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar, Fourth Edition, is the standard reference text for systemic functional linguistics and an ideal intr...

Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics consists of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, designed f...

An introductory critical study for first year undergraduates which bridges the gap between A Level and university study. The book offers an accessi...

English Vocabulary Today: Into the 21st Century offers an innovative perspective on the ways in which contemporary English language vocabulary cont...

Currently the definitive text in the field and now available in an expanded third edition, Eighteenth-Century Poetry presents the rich diversity of...

A Dictionary of Postmodernism presents an authoritative A-Z of the critical terms and central figures related to the origins and evolution of postm...

This book considers the relationship between theory and practice in creative acts. In particular it addresses the work of theorists who also create...

A guide to the creative possibilities of critical writing. It offers an introduction to the theory and practice of creative-critical writing.

This new guide to the English renaissance's most erudite and yet most street-wise dramatist strongly asserts the theatrical brilliance of his great...

Applied Linguistics in the Real World introduces readers to situations in which applied linguistics can be and is used. Presenting a panoramic view...

In this complete survey of the theories, methods, and key findings within applied linguistics, students are introduced to core research questions a...

An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory offers beginning students a comprehensive overview of and introduction to our current understandin...

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An Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar. The first part of the book (‘The Grammar’) ...

The study of bilingualism and all of its aspects – from theory and models to social approaches and their practical applications – forms the corners...

An Introduction to Applied Linguistics provides a complete, authoritative and up-to-date overview of the state of the field. Divided into three sec...

Academics Writing recounts how academic writing is changing in the contemporary university, transforming what it means to be an academic and how, a...

A History of Seventeenth-Century Literature outlines significant developments in the English literary tradition between the years 1603 and 1690. A...

Preface, Walter Mignolo; INTRODUCTION, Prem Poddar, Rajeev Patke, Lars Jensen; Acknowledgements; General editors & section editors; List of map...

Taking an interdisciplinary approach to phonological theory and analysis, A Critical Introduction to Phonology introduces the key aspects of the di...

This volume introduces students to the most important figures, movements and trends in post-war British and Irish poetry. An historical overview an...

Taking an innovative and multi-disciplinary approach to literature from 1947 to the present day, this concise companion is an indispensable guide f...

Focusing on major and emerging playwrights, institutions, and various theatre practices this Concise Companion examines the key issues in British a...

This cutting-edge Companion is a comprehensive resource for the study of the modern American novel. Published at a time when literary modernism is ...

This collection of authoritative essays represents the latest scholarship on topics relating to the themes, movements, and forms of English fiction...

A Companion to James Joyce offers a unique composite overview and analysis of Joyce's writing, his global image, and his growing impact on twentiet...

Written by some of the world's most distinguished Henry James scholars, this innovative collection of essays provides the most up-to-date scholarsh...

This collection offers students and scholars of Eliot’s work a timely critical reappraisal of her corpus, including her poetry and non-fiction, ref...

A Brontë Encyclopedia is an A- Z encyclopedia of the most notable literary family of the 19th century highlighting original literary insights and t...