This book, Literary Criticism and Theory: A Background provides a comprehensive overview of foundational literary theories and concepts. Spanning topics from Aristotle’s Poetics to Jacques Derrida’s deconstructionism, the book encapsulates key movements and figures that have shaped literary criticism. It is structured to guide readers through classical, neoclassical, and modern literary critiques, making it an essential companion for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of English literature.
The author, Dr. Raj Kumar Mishra, serves as an Assistant Professor of English at Kamla Nehru Institute of Physical & Social Sciences, Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He has published multiple works in esteemed national and international journals, with research interests that include Indian Poetics, Western Literary Criticism, and Indian Writing in English.
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