Literary Criticism Index 2nd Edition by Alan R. Weiner, 1999

A solid reference book for any who study literary critique; tends to favor English and U.S. critics and subjects, but it still does a good job of outlining and explaining important concepts and movements in literary criticism.

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Defining Literary Criticism : Scholarship, Authority And The Possession Of Literary Knowledge, by Carol Atherton, 2005

A revised and newly published version of the classic text, this is a bit dense and scholarly for most beginners; that said, this is an essential text for understanding the history, practices, and schools of literary criticism.

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Literary criticism  by Henry James

A classic, in all its glory. This collection of essays by the estimable American writer is worth reading and citing in any paper aimed at impressing those "in the know" or neophytes to the discipline.

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Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Jonathan Culler, 2011

A handy introduction to the terms, ideas and world of literary theory in a very readable (if somewhat irreverent) style. Available from Amazon for as low as $9.46.

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Literary Theory: An Introduction by Terry Eaglton, 2008

A concise, pocket-sized resource for those interested in literary theory. Available from Amazon for as low as $12.40.

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