Books by Professor Jeremy (Emeritus Professor Hawthorn

Presents a critique of views that the fiction of Joseph Conrad is innocent of any interest in or concern with sexuality and the erotic, and that when he does attempt to depict sexual desire or erotic excitement, it results in bad writing. This book argues for a revision of the view that Conrad lacks understanding of and interest in sexuality.

A Glossary of Contemporary Literary Theory offers a clear and comprehensive guide to key literary theory terms. Now in its fourth edition, this text is a standard in the field and is an essential reference.