Criticism and Critical Theory A Machine-generated Overview

This volume offers a concise yet comprehensive machine-generated literature review of the multifaceted landscape of literary theory, encompassing formalism, structuralism, modernism, postmodernism, psychoanalytic criticism, feminism, marxism, ecocriticism, multiculturalism, and techno-criticism. The content is organized by the book editor with a human-written introduction to each chapter. It provides vital findings and discussions into reliable reference-rich summaries of literary studies. It comprises the fundamental studies in humanities, ‘criticism’ and ‘critical’ theory to provide the readers with countless possibilities for further research in general and a thorough understanding of scientific analysis of the texts and theories. Its scope extends beyond mere exploration of literary and practical criticism.

Chapter 1-Plato, Aristotle, Horace and Longinus.- Chapter 2-Johnson, Wordsworth, Eliot, Barthes.- Chapter 3-Formalism and Structuralism.- Chapter 4-Modernism and Post-modernism.- Chapter 5-Marxism and Psychoanalytical Criticism.- Chapter 6-Feminism and Feminist Criticism.- Chapter 7-Post-Colonialism, New Historicism, Eco-criticism and Techno-criticism.- Chapter 6-Reader-Response Theory.

Laxman Jogdand is a Professor and Head of UG, PG and Research Department of English, MGM Ahmedpur. He is a renowned language, literature, criticism and critical theory scholar. He has contributed significantly to literary and critical studies for the last two decades through his teaching, research projects, Ph.D. supervision and publications. Jogdand's expertise and deep research insights are reflected in his extensive works, including four books showcasing his profound understanding of language and literature, 25 papers in renowned research journals, 12 thought-provoking articles in edited books and a UGC research project. His intellectual prowess, teaching experience and significant research contributions make him a valued member of the academic community. His dedication to literary studies and commitment to educational excellence inspire the academic fraternity.