Literary Theory Reference Sources

Guide to Philosophy on the Internet 

A searchable database which provides quick access to information on theorists who have influenced literary criticism.

Glossary of Rhetorical Terms with Examples  

User-friendly with short concise definitions

Philosophy Pages

A no-frills web site that introduces the novice to Western Philosophy. The Dictionary of Philosophical Terms and Names is without peer.

The Untimely Past  

An online bibliography of English-language entries (1999-2004) relating to the intersection of historiographic practice with poststructuralism, postmodernism, and allied areas of theory/practice.

Words of Art  

A browsable dictionary of terms related to art criticism.

Metasites

Continental Philosophy  

Extensive site, historical in orientation, covers 19th and 20th centuries. Ranges from deconstruction to semiotics, from cultural theory to Marxism.

The Notebook: Contemporary Continental Philosophy 

Regularly updated with links to a broad range of materials; Baylor University.

Jack Lynch's Literary Resources--Literary Theory  

A reliable and frequently used resource by literary reseachers. Very comprehensive.

Everything Postmodern 

this site is an excellent metasite and index to the grey literature of postmodernism on the Web. Newcomers to postmodernism can locate the best the Web has to offer concerning Adorno, Max Horkheimer, Heidegger, or Nietzsche; Derrida, Deleuze or Foucault.

Voice of the Shuttle: Literary Theory Page  

The pre-eminent humanities megasite, the literary theory page is extensive and devoted to all aspects of literary research.

Introductory Sites

Contemporary Literary Theory  

Class materials for a class on literary theory; the site includes introductory essays on problems and issues with structuralism, reader-response theory, and poststructuralism.

Critical Reading: An Introduction to Literary Theory & Criticism  

A well-designed and easy-to-use site designed as a guide for undergraduate students.

Introduction to Modern Literary Theory  

Fourteen major theories from archetypcal/myth criticism to postmodernism are covered. Each entry includes a short summary paragraph, a bibliography and links to related Web sites.

Postmodernism and its Critics  

Self-described as a guide for students by students Includes a bibliography and links to other web sites.

SWIRL: Your Guide to Post-Millennial Paradigms  

Offers a comprehensive introduction to critical theory

UC Irvine Critical Theory Resource  

Bibliographies focused on critical theory and philosophy.

Undergraduate Introduction to Critical Theory  

This guide developed by Dino F. Fellluga at Purdue University is one of the most-cited literary theory resources on the Web.

www.theory.org.uk  

Self-described as social theory for fans of popular culture and poular culture for fans of social theory. An unusual and interesting collection of resources.

Critical Theory and Theorists [emphasis on Frankfurt School and postmodern theorists]

Illuminations: The Critical Theory Site  

As indicated the site concentrates on the Frankfurt School and such critics as Adorno and Marcuse.

Foucault Resources 

Both beginning students and professionals will find helpful tools on this well-designed and easily navigable site.

LitLinks: Critical Theory  

A to Z arrangment

The Notebook for Contemporary Continental Philosophy 

Arranged alphabetically, emphasis on philosophy of theorists

Popculture.com Theorists and Critics 

Searchable database

Who's Who in Theory 

Part of the SWIRL site.

Contemporary Philosophy, Critical Theory and Postmodern Thought 

One unique feature leads to a list of resources on critical pedagogy and semiotics.

Marxist.org Internet Archive 

Focuses on Marxist writers, critics, history and reference materials.

Post World War II American Literature and Culture Database :Genres 

UC-Berkeley; the site includes sections on postmodernism, multiculturalism, feminism, and popular culture

Semiotics for Beginners 

Essays, glossaries and other online resources. UK based can be slow loading.

Women's Studies Resources: Feminist Theory 

Extensive resource which also reviews feminist theory books; U. of Iowa