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