Literature

We provide researchers, professionals, lecturers and students with books, Journals, eProducts, Resources and Information in the subject of Literature

On these pages you will find information on the Routledge list which covers Interdisciplinary Literary Studies, Introductory Literary Studies, Literary Genres, Literary/Critical Theory, Literature by Period, Literature Primary Texts & Anthologies, Literature Readers & Sourcebooks, Post-Colonial Studies, Shakespeare and more in the subject of Literature.

There is also information on books for students and series, as well as access to our online catalog and contact information.

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Textbooks

New: Using Critical Theory

Explaining both why theory is important and how to use it, Lois Tyson introduces beginning students of literature to this oftentimes daunting area in a friendly and approachable style. The new edition of this textbook is clearly structured with chapters based on major theories that students are expected to cover in their studies.
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New Critical Idioms for Spring 2011

Click here to see newly published books in the New Critical Idiom series.

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Research & Reference

Hot off the press: the new 2012 Reference Catalog is here

Can you hear the drum roll? The 2012 Reference Catalog has arrived and can be downloaded today. Simple. You can learn about all our 2011 and 2012 Library Reference titles, both in print and eBooks, across the humanities and social sciences. And we have packed the Catalog full of new interactive features. Read on for the full low down.
Routledge Literature Research Online Catalog

The Routledge Literature Research Online Catalog is now available to view here. Routledge Research is our home for cutting-edge, upper-level scholarly studies and edited collections and we are pleased to be offering books ranging from Medieval to Contemporary Literature, and covering topics such as Postcolonial Literature, Children’s Literature, Atlantic Studies, American Studies, and Travel Writing.

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General Interest

New: Romanticism, 2nd Edition

Romanticism was a revolutionary intellectual and artistic movement which generated some of the most popular and influential texts in British and American literary history. This clear and engaging guide introduces the history, major writers and critical issues of this crucial era. For more information click here.
Timothy Corrigan, Author of the Month

Timothy Corrigan is Professor of English and Cinema Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. His work in Cinema Studies has focused on modern American and contemporary international cinema. His books include New German Film: The Displaced Image, The Films of Werner Herzog: Between Mirage and History, Writing about Film, A Cinema without Walls: Movies and Culture after Vietnam and The Essay Film: From Montaigne, After Marker. He is the editor of the journal Adaptation.

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News

New Virtual Special Issues - with Free Access

We're pleased to announce the release of two brand new Virtual Special Issues from Textual Practice and English Studies. Both are the first in new collections which will be released over the coming year - bookmark the links below now to make sure you don't miss out on future issues. The articles presented focus on specific themes, and include introductions from the Journal Editors. They are free to view until 30 June 2012.

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Textual Practice – Deconstruction and Psychoanalysis
English Studies – Contemporary Fiction
2012 Literature Catalog - now available!

The 2012 catalog is filled with the latest outstanding Literature books from Routledge, representing our continued commitment to bringing you the best in research and teaching resources. Click here to view the catalog online, or email us at literature@routledge.com for a paper copy.

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New textbooks in established subject areas for students at all stages of their degree

Course Guides

The courses below offer a listing of the most current textbooks from Routledge Literature. You can also continue browsing our complete catalog of textbook options. If you'd like to consult with one of our representatives, browse our contact listings.

Companion Websites

Many of our key textbooks and course books have companion websites that provide additional resources to educators and students such as; information, downloads, tools and supplemental materials for the books they accompany.
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