Note: The texts are mentioned in brackets in front of each author’s name. However, for the component on “Literary Theory and Criticism” and for understanding poetry and drama, particularly 20th century poetry and Drama, following readings are suggested:
| S.No. | Title | Author |
| 1. | The basics Literary Theory. (Second edition). Routledge. | Bertens, H. (2008). |
| 2. | Literary Theory: An Introduction. (Anniversary Edition). | Eagleton, E. (2008). |
| 3. | A New Handbook of Literary Terms | Mikics, W. (2007). |
| 4. | A Companion to Twentieth Century Poetry. | Roberts, N. (2003). |
| 5. | A Reader’s Guide to Contemporary Literary Theory. (Fifth edition). | Selden, R., Widdowson, P., & Brooker, P. (2005) |
| 6. | Twentieth Century British Drama. | Smart, J. (2001). |
| 7. | Modern Critical Views & Interpretations, ed: 80’s and 90’s editions. | Harold Bloom (these include all range of authors and their works given above) |
| 8. | A Companion to 20th Century Drama Oxford: Blackwell. | Krasner David. 2005. |
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