Trauma has become a catchword of our time and a central category in contemporary theory and criticism. In this illuminating and accessible volume, Lucy Bond and Stef Craps:

provide an account of the history of the concept of trauma from the late nineteenth century to the present day

examine debates around the term in their historical and cultural contexts

trace the origins and growth of literary trauma theory

introduce the reader to key thinkers in the field

explore important issues and tensions in the study of trauma as a cultural phenomenon

outline and assess recent critiques and revisions of cultural trauma research

Trauma is an essential guide to a rich and vibrant area of literary and cultural inquiry.

About the Author

Lucy Bond is a principal lecturer in English literature at the University of Westminster, UK.

Stef Craps is a professor of English literature at Ghent University, Belgium.

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