Theory is often the hardest part of the exam, but it doesn't have to be. "Literary Criticism, Theory and Culture Unlocked" is a massive 575-page guide that simplifies everything from Aristotle's Poetics to Post-Structuralism and Cultural Studies.

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Literary Criticism & Theory

The Complete Masterclass

From Classical Criticism to Post-Modernism & Cultural Studies. Compiled by Ankit Sharma.

ISBN-13 979-8900232454
Pages 576 Pages (Extensive)
Edition Updated 2026 Version
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Complete Theory Breakdown

1. Literary Criticism

  • Classical (Plato, Aristotle)
  • Renaissance & Neo-Classical
  • Romantic (Wordsworth, Coleridge)
  • Victorian (Arnold) & New Criticism

2. Literary Theory

  • Structuralism & Post-Structuralism
  • Deconstruction (Derrida)
  • Psychoanalytic & Marxist Theory
  • Post-Colonial & Gender Studies

3. Culture & Media

  • Cultural Studies: Hall, Williams
  • Mass Media Theory
  • New Historicism & Reader Response
  • Decade of UGC NET PYQs

Why is this book 575 Pages?

  • In-Depth Analysis: Unlike summaries, we provide deep analysis required for Assertion-Reason questions.
  • Cultural Studies: A massive section dedicated to this evolving unit.
  • 2026 Updates: Includes the latest theoretical frameworks and recent exam trends.

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Tags: Books, Literary Theory, Cultural Studies, UGC NET Paper 2, Ankit Sharma | Published: May 5, 2026

About the Authors

Ankit Sharma

Ankit Sharma

Founder & Author. Dedicated to simplifying English Literature for JRF aspirants.

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