Literary Criticism and Theory: A Background

Bibliographic Details

Book Title: Literary Criticism and Theory: A Background

Author: Raj Kumar Mishra

ISBN-13: 9788197424540

Pages: 138

Edition: Standard Edition (2026)

Binding: Paperback

Genre: Literature & Fiction > Literary Criticism > Literary Theory > English Literature > Western & Indian Poetics

Recommended Age Group: 18+ years; suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate, UGC-NET aspirants, literature researchers, and English studies readers

Reading Difficulty: Advanced

Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 4–5 hours

Price: ₹225

Publisher: Doaba Publications

HSN Code: 4901

Description

Literary Criticism and Theory: A Background by Raj Kumar Mishra is a concise yet academically useful guide to the major ideas, movements, and thinkers that have shaped the study of literature. Designed for students and scholars of English literature, the book provides a structured overview of literary criticism from classical foundations to modern theoretical approaches. Beginning with essential concepts associated with Aristotle’s Poetics, it moves through classical, neoclassical, romantic, modern, and postmodern modes of literary thought, helping readers understand how criticism has evolved as a discipline.

The book introduces key figures and critical frameworks that are central to literary studies, including traditional poetics, Western literary criticism, Indian poetics, formalist approaches, modern theory, and major interpretive methods. By bringing together foundational perspectives and later theoretical developments such as structuralism, post-structuralism, and Jacques Derrida’s deconstruction, the volume helps readers build a clear background for analysing poetry, drama, fiction, and critical prose. Its accessible structure makes complex ideas easier to approach without reducing their academic depth.

Dr. Raj Kumar Mishra, Assistant Professor of English at Kamla Nehru Institute of Physical & Social Sciences, Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, brings a scholarly orientation to the subject, with research interests in Indian Poetics, Western Literary Criticism, and Indian Writing in English. This book is especially suitable for BA, MA, B.Ed., M.Ed., research entrance, and competitive examination preparation. Compact and focused, Literary Criticism and Theory: A Background is a valuable companion for classroom learning, revision, academic writing, and independent literary study.

Key Features

• Concise guide to literary criticism and theory.
• Covers Aristotle’s Poetics to modern theory.
• Includes classical, neoclassical, and modern criticism.
• Useful for BA, MA, and English literature students.
• Introduces key concepts in Western literary criticism.
• Supports study of Indian poetics and critical traditions.
• Helpful for exams, assignments, and academic revision.
• Explains major movements in an accessible manner.
• Suitable for UGC-NET and research-level preparation.
• Published by Doaba Publications for literature readers.

Manufacturer Details

Manufacturer: Doaba Corporation

Publisher: Doaba Publications

Imprints: Anubhav Publishers and Distributors, Doaba Publications, Aedha Imprints

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Year: 2026

HSN Code: 4901