Western Literary Criticism: Literary Theory-II ENG-H-DSC-17 (Major Course), Semester 7 (English Version)

• Author: Pallab Das
• ISBN: 9788199817777
• Pages: 225
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Course: ENG-H-DSC-17 (Major Course)
• Semester: 7 (NEP/CCF)
• University: University of Calcutta
• Publisher: Book Valley

About the Book

Western Literary Criticism: Literary Theory-II is a comprehensive academic guide designed for Semester 7 English Honours (Major) students of the University of Calcutta under the NEP/CCF curriculum. Authored by Pallab Das, this book provides a detailed study of the prescribed texts along with critical analysis, contextual explanations, and examination-oriented notes to help students master the concepts of modern literary criticism and theory.

The guide introduces readers to major developments in Western literary criticism, focusing on influential critical essays and theoretical approaches that have shaped modern literary studies. Students gain a clear understanding of key concepts such as tradition, authorship, modernism, literary history, textual interpretation, reader response, and critical methodology through well-structured discussions and accessible explanations. The course includes important critical writings by scholars such as T. S. Eliot, Roland Barthes, Terry Eagleton, and Virginia Woolf, enabling students to engage with foundational debates in twentieth-century literary theory.

Each prescribed text is accompanied by comprehensive summaries, thematic discussions, critical interpretations, contextual background, and chapter-wise explanations. The book also features important literary concepts, likely examination questions, model answers, and revision notes that help students develop analytical thinking, critical writing skills, and confidence in university examinations.

Written in a clear, systematic, and student-friendly style, this guide is an ideal companion for classroom learning, self-study, revision, and semester examination preparation.

Key Features

• Based on the University of Calcutta NEP/CCF Semester 7 syllabus
• Designed for ENG-H-DSC-17 (Major Course)
• Covers prescribed texts with detailed critical analysis
• Explains major concepts of Western literary criticism and literary theory
• Includes historical, literary, and intellectual contexts
• Chapter-wise examination-oriented notes
• Important questions with model answers
• Enhances critical thinking and analytical writing skills
• Simple and student-friendly presentation
• Ideal for classroom study, revision, and self-learning

Topics Covered

• Western Literary Criticism
• Literary Theory-II
• T. S. Eliot
• Roland Barthes
• Terry Eagleton
• Virginia Woolf
• Modern Literary Theory
• Critical Analysis
• Literary Interpretation
• Examination-Oriented Notes
• Important Questions and Model Answers

Ideal For

• University of Calcutta Semester 7 Students
• B.A. English Honours (Major) Students
• ENG-H-DSC-17 Students
• Undergraduate English Literature Students
• University Semester Examination Preparation
• Teachers and Researchers in English Literature