Literary Theory & Cultural Studies

A Bite of the Apple: A Life with Books, Writers and Virago

Lennie Goodings

9780198828747
Paperback
August 2022

In this insightful memoir Lennie Goodings takes the reader behind the scenes at Virago, the feminist press that she has led for twenty years. Moving from Virago's early days of independence, through its various commercial incarnations, the author reflects on idealistic publishing and how it feels to be a beacon for change.

How Romantics and Victorians Organized Information: Commonplace Books, Scrapbooks, and Albums

Jillian M. Hess

9780192896070
Paperback
August 2022

Oxford Textual Perspectives

This volume studies an important manuscript form of nineteenth-century England: the commonplace book and its descendent, the scrapbook. It explores the tradition of managing information in nineteenth-century England and excavates notes and drafts of the most important works in Romantic and Victorian literature.

Charles Dickens: An Introduction

Jenny Hartley

9780198788164
Hardback
October 2016

Jenny Hartley introduces Charles Dickens's life and works, looking at the vitality of his characters and the energy which surges through his writing. Examining the themes running through his books, she considers the institutions which influenced his work (such as the workhouse) and looks at his critique of nineteenth century society.

Once Upon a Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale

Marina Warner

9780198779858
Paperback
July 2016

In ten succinct chapters, Marina Warner guides us through the rich world of fairy tale, from Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel to Snow White and Pan's Labyrinth. Exploring pervasive themes of folklore, myth, the supernatural, imagination, and fantasy, Warner highlights the impact of the genre on human understanding, history, and culture.

The Hebrew Bible as Literature: A Very Short Introduction

Tod Linafelt

9780195300079
Paperback
March 2016

Very Short Introductions

Crime Fiction: A Very Short Introduction

Richard Bradford

9780199658787
Paperback
May 2015

Very Short Introductions

Since the mid-19th century crime fiction has been one of the most popular sub-genres of the novel. In this Very Short Introduction, Richard Bradford explores its origins and the features that define its varied style. He considers its role in popular culture around the world and considers why its classification as 'literature' is still ambiguous.

The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms

Fourth Edition

Chris Baldick

9780198715443
Paperback
May 2015

Oxford Quick Reference

The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms provides clear and concise definitions of even the most complex literary terms from abjection to zeugma. An essential reference tool for students of literature in any language. Recommended web links are available via a companion website.

Dante: A Very Short Introduction

Peter Hainsworth, David Robey

9780199684779
Paperback
February 2015

Very Short Introductions

This Very Short Introduction examines all the major aspects of Dante's work, emphasizing the features that have made him such an important point of reference for modern writers and their readers. Exploring and explaining The Divine Comedy, they also discuss his life and poetry as well as issues of truth, humanity, politics, and religion.

Anthology of Contemporary American Poetry: Volume 2

Second Edition

Cary Nelson

9780199920730
Paperback
August 2014

Classical Literature: A Very Short Introduction

William Allan

9780199665457
Paperback
March 2014

Very Short Introductions

William Allan's Very Short Introduction provides a concise and lively guide to the major authors, genres, and periods of classical literature. Drawing upon a wealth of material, he reveals just what makes the 'classics' such masterpieces and why they continue to influence and fascinate today.

The World of Myth: An Anthology

Second Edition

David A. Leeming

9780199316366
Paperback
January 2014

The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature

Third Edition

M.C. Howatson

9780199548552
Paperback
August 2013

Oxford Quick Reference

A unique A-Z reference work of over 3,100 entries spanning the length and breadth of classical literature. It ranges from detailed biographies of authors, overviews of myths and legends, and explanations of literary styles, to topical entries on the wider aspects of classical society, and on the literary works that shed light on them.

The Oxford Handbook of Children's Literature

Julia Mickenberg, Lynne Vallone

9780199938551
Paperback
November 2012

Oxford Handbooks

The Poetry Handbook

Second Edition

John Lennard

9780199265381
Paperback
January 2006