This document consists of great books or articles on Literature. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.
Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide | Lois Tyson |
| Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction | Jonathan Culler |
| Anatomy of Criticism: Four Essays | Northrop Frye |
| Literary Theory: The Basics (free PDF alternative) | Hans Bertens |
| A Reader’s Guide to Contemporary Literary Theory (free PDF alternative) | Raman Selden, Peter Widdowson, Peter Brooker |
| Literary Theory: A Guide for the Perplexed (free PDF alternative) | Mary Klages |