Fredric V. Bogel New Formalist Criticism: Theory and Practice. Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. First edition. 9781137362582 vii/238 pages. Hardcover volume, measuring approximately 6" x 9", is in fine condition. Binding is firm. Interior is clean and bright. Inscription on front flyleaf reads "Jan. 2014 / For Susan (at long / last) who gave me / a phrase, and / friendship. / Best, Rick / (see index)" ""New Formalist Criticism" defines and theorizes a mode of formalist criticism that is theoretically compatible with current thinking about literature and theory. New formalism anticipates a move in literary studies back towards the text and, in so doing, establishes itself as one of the most exciting areas of contemporary critical theory."