Theory and Tradition in Eighteenth-century Studies

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Theory and Tradition in Eighteenth-century Studies is written by Richard B. Schwartz and published by SIU Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0809315610 (ISBN 10) and 9780809315611 (ISBN 13).

This is a collection of nine essays by senior scholars Donald Greene, Morris R. Brownell, Richard B. Schwartz, Howard D. Weinbrot, Maximillian Novak, J. Paul Hunter, John H. Middendorf, Shirley Strum Kenny, and Gwin J. Kolb. They draw from their own experiences as students and scholars to assess the past and present position of theory in eighteenth-century studies and to discuss the important areas of scholarship that remain relatively unexplored, often proposing specific projects. Some essays are controversial; all are lively and personal. The essays evolved from a 1987 conference held at Georgetown University--the first such conference to examine the state of eighteenth-century literary studies in fifteen years.