New Modernist Studies Reader: An Anthology of Essential Criticism

The New Modernist Studies Reader is a comprehensive collection of 17 foundational texts in contemporary modernist criticism, exploring key topics such as feminism, gender, sexuality, empire and race, print and media cultures, and theories and history of modernism. It includes essential texts by leading critics and provides introductory summaries and further reading guides to assist students and teachers in exploring these ideas further.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The New Modernist Studies Reader is a comprehensive anthology that brings together 17 essential foundational texts in contemporary modernist criticism, spanning the turn of the millennium and the 21st century. This invaluable resource explores the profound debates that have shaped the field of modernist studies, offering a comprehensive exploration of the major topics central to modernism today.

The Reader is organized into chapters that cover a wide range of critical concerns, including feminism, gender, and sexuality; empire and race; print and media cultures; and theories and histories of modernism. Each text is accompanied by an introductory summary that provides historical and intellectual context, guiding readers to further explore the ideas.

The anthology features contributions from renowned critics such as Anne Anlin Cheng, Brent Hayes Edwards, Rita Felski, Susan Stanford Friedman, Mark Goble, Miriam Bratu Hansen, Andreas Huyssen, David James, Heather K. Love, Douglas Mao, Mark S. Morrisson, Michael North, Jessica Pressman, Lawrence Rainey, Paul K. Saint-Amour, Bonnie Kime Scott, Urmila Seshagiri, Robert Spoo, and Rebecca L. Walkowitz.

By consolidating these essential texts in one accessible volume, The New Modernist Studies Reader serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in delving deeper into the complexities of modernist literature, culture, and theory. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the debates that have defined modernist studies, offering insights into the rich and evolving landscape of this field.

Weight: 664g
Dimension: 170 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350106253