Literary Criticism and Theory for Beginners (Part - 2) by Sapna Dudeja is a crucial introductory textbook designed to simplify and explain the often-complex world of Modern and Contemporary Literary Theory.

Published by Doaba House, this guide follows a structured approach, making advanced theoretical concepts accessible to undergraduate and postgraduate students in their initial papers on criticism. Part 2 typically focuses on theories that emerged after the mid-22th century, challenging earlier formalist approaches.