The Routledge Companion to Literary Urban Studies

The Routledge Companion to Literary Urban Studies provides an overview of literary urban studies, with 33 newly commissioned chapters covering key theoretical approaches, literary genres, and case studies in different geographical, cultural, and historical settings. It offers practical insights into methods and approaches for analyzing cities in literature and serves as a valuable reference work for upper-level students and researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 498 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The study of literature about cities has grown significantly in recent decades, leading to the emergence of literary urban studies as a distinct discipline. The Routledge Companion to Literary Urban Studies offers a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the foundations of this evolving field, as well as a roadmap for future research. Comprising 33 newly commissioned chapters, this companion provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary literary urban studies. It covers various theoretical approaches, key literary genres, and case studies from diverse geographical, cultural, and historical contexts. The final chapters offer insights into emerging debates within the field.

The three central themes of this companion are:

Key Concepts and Genres of Literary Urban Studies: This section delves into the fundamental concepts and genres that shape literary urban studies. It explores the ways in which cities are represented, interpreted, and analyzed in literature, and examines the unique ways in which urban spaces influence literary creativity.

A Reassessment and Critique of Classical Urban Studies Theories and the Canon of Literary Capitals: This section critically examines the traditional theories of urban studies and the canon of literary capitals. It challenges the notion of fixed urban hierarchies and explores the ways in which cities are dynamic and interconnected. It also examines the role of literature in shaping urban identities and cultures.

Methods for the Analysis of Cities in Literature: This section provides practical insights into the methods and approaches that can be applied to the analysis of cities in literature. It discusses the use of literary theory, historical analysis, cultural studies, and other interdisciplinary approaches to understand the complex relationships between cities and literature.

The Routledge Companion to Literary Urban Studies is an invaluable resource for upper-level students and researchers interested in city literature. It offers practical insights into the methods and approaches that can be applied to the analysis of cities in literature, and serves as a comprehensive reference work for the field.

Chapter 15 of this companion is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. You can access it at http://www.taylorfrancis.com.

Weight: 1110g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367645212