1. Introduction

Introduction to Theory of Literature (ENGL 300) In this first lecture, Professor Paul Fry explores the course's title in three parts. The relationship betwee...

Project Lit Crit: Marxist Literary Criticism

A quick overview of the facets of Marxist literary criticism. For more information on different theories of literary criticism and how to apply them to works...

Terry Eagleton: "The Death of Criticism?"

One of Britains most influential literary critics, Terry Eagleton is Distinguished Professor of English Literature at the University of Lancaster, and Visiti...

Tim Gillespie ~ Doing Literary Criticism

Long-time Portland-based educator (and long-time friend of Broadway Books) Tim Gillespie spoke about and read from his new book, Doing Literary Criticism: He...

Louis Menand's Advice to Young Literary Critics

"There's no point in going into a field like English literature unless you're going to have fun with it."

The Major Theories of Literary Criticism

One of many lectures by Dr. Marc D. Baldwin -- professor, author & founder of http://edit911.com. All lectures are available at http://drmarcdbaldwin.com. Wi...

The Basics of Literary Criticism

One of many lectures by Dr. Marc D. Baldwin -- professor, author & founder of http://edit911.com. All lectures are available at http://drmarcdbaldwin.com. Wi...

Frankenstein on the couch: how literary critics help us explore our dreams, secrets and fears

Dr Sarah Barnsley - Programme Director of English, Goldsmiths, University of London We all know the famous story of Victor Frankenstein and his Monster, but ...

Terry Eagleton on the Event of Literature (part 1)

Here the eminent philosopher, Marxist and literary critic Terry Eagleton discusses the return of literary criticism, and his witty and lucid new book 'The Ev...

Academic Writing Tips : How to Write a Literary Analysis Paper

Writing a literary analysis paper involves finding a topic that is personally interesting, finding primary sources of other analysts and coming to a compelli...