Feminist Literary Theory: A Reader, edited by Mary Eagleton, is a comprehensive collection of essays and extracts that explore feminist literary theory. The book was first published in 2011 by Wiley-Blackwell and includes a wide range of texts from various feminist theorists and writers. The content is organized into several sections, including "Finding a Female Tradition," "Gender and Genre," "Towards Definitions of Feminist Writing," and "Reading Woman: Essays in Feminist Criticism." Each section features a selection of essays that examine different aspects of feminist literary theory, such as the role of women in literature, the relationship between gender and narrative, and the impact of race and class on literary production. The book includes a variety of texts, from classic feminist writings to more contemporary ones, and covers a range of topics, including the history of women's writing, the politics of feminist theory, and the intersection of feminism with other social movements. The essays included in the book provide a critical analysis of literature through a feminist lens, examining how gender influences the creation and interpretation of literary works. The collection also includes discussions on the relationship between feminism and other fields such as postcolonial studies, queer theory, and cultural studies. The book is an essential resource for students and scholars of feminist literary theory, offering a broad overview of the key ideas and debates in the field. It is also a valuable reference for anyone interested in understanding the role of women in literature and the ways in which feminist theory has shaped literary criticism and scholarship. The book is well-organized and includes a comprehensive bibliography and index, making it an accessible and informative resource for readers.Feminist Literary Theory: A Reader, edited by Mary Eagleton, is a comprehensive collection of essays and extracts that explore feminist literary theory. The book was first published in 2011 by Wiley-Blackwell and includes a wide range of texts from various feminist theorists and writers. The content is organized into several sections, including "Finding a Female Tradition," "Gender and Genre," "Towards Definitions of Feminist Writing," and "Reading Woman: Essays in Feminist Criticism." Each section features a selection of essays that examine different aspects of feminist literary theory, such as the role of women in literature, the relationship between gender and narrative, and the impact of race and class on literary production. The book includes a variety of texts, from classic feminist writings to more contemporary ones, and covers a range of topics, including the history of women's writing, the politics of feminist theory, and the intersection of feminism with other social movements. The essays included in the book provide a critical analysis of literature through a feminist lens, examining how gender influences the creation and interpretation of literary works. The collection also includes discussions on the relationship between feminism and other fields such as postcolonial studies, queer theory, and cultural studies. The book is an essential resource for students and scholars of feminist literary theory, offering a broad overview of the key ideas and debates in the field. It is also a valuable reference for anyone interested in understanding the role of women in literature and the ways in which feminist theory has shaped literary criticism and scholarship. The book is well-organized and includes a comprehensive bibliography and index, making it an accessible and informative resource for readers.